Vegetarian Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles
• 2 (10 ounce) packages chopped spinach
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 cups cottage cheese, drained
• 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook noodles in boiling unsalted water for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain and set aside.
2. Cook spinach according to package directions and drain well.
3. In a saucepan cook mushrooms, carrot and onion in oil until tender. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, olives and oregano.
4. In a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish, layer half the noodles, cottage cheese, spinach, Jack cheese and sauce mixture; repeat the layers, reserving about 1/2 cup cheese for the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
6. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Freezes well.