Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. peanut oil or vegetable oil
  • 4 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 carrot, scraped and diced
  • 1/2 c. celery, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 (16 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 1/4 c. dry white wine
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried sweet basil
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 3 qt. water
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 (16 oz.) carton Ricotta cheese
  • 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) Swiss cheese, shredded

Method

  • Heat oil in Dutch oven; add zucchini, onion, green pepper, carrot, celery and garlic.
  • Saute 15 minutes over medium heat. Stir in next 9 ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Cover; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and simmer another 45 minutes until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine water and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Add lasagna noodles and boil uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes or until just tender.
  • Drain.
  • Spread 1/4 of the sauce in lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  • Top with three noodles and one-quarter of cheeses.
  • Repeat until remaining ingredients are used.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Let stand five minutes before serving.
  • Serves 8.