Tomato and Pepper Lasagna

Weight Watchers Recipe

Ratings (450)

7PointsPlus Value

Prep time:  20 min

Cook time:  65 min

Serves: 8

Comforting layers of pasta, tomatoes, peppers and cheese. So good and so filling! A definite hit in cold-weather months.

Ingredients

	24 oz store-bought marinara sauce
	1 cup(s) canned diced tomatoes, fire-roasted, drained
	1 cup(s) part-skim ricotta cheese
	1 cup(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
	1 cup(s) shredded Parmesan cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano suggested
	1/4 cup(s) fat-free egg substitute
	1/4 tsp table salt
	1/4 tsp black pepper
	1/4 tsp dried oregano
	6 item(s) uncooked lasagna noodles, regular or whole-wheat
	1/2 cup(s) roasted red peppers (packed in water), water-packed, cut into thin strips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  
• In a small pot, combine marinara sauce and tomatoes; set over low heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; stir to combine. Stir in egg substitute, salt, pepper and oregano.
  
• Spoon 1 cup of sauce in bottom of an 11- X 7-inch glass baking dish. Arrange 2 lasagna noodles over sauce, down center of dish. Spread half of cheese mixture (about 1 cup) over noodles; top with pepper strips. Place 2 more noodles on top; spread with remaining cheese mixture. Top with 1 cup of marinara sauce; place remaining 2 lasagna noodles on top. Spoon remaining sauce over top and gently press down on lasagna.
  
• Cover dish loosely with aluminum foil; bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake until sauce is lightly browned and noodles are tender when tested with a knife, about 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes to firm up slightly. Slice into 8 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.

Notes

• If you're short on time, skip simmering the marinara sauce with the diced tomatoes.
  
  Vary the color and flavor of this recipe by adding a layer of tender baby spinach leaves or spicy arugula leaves with the pepper strips (could affect PointsPlus values).