1/2cupall-purpose flouror 1/4 - 1/3 cup cornstarch
3cupsmilk
1/4cupbutter
1cupParmesan cheesedivided
1/2teaspoonoreganodivided
1/2teaspoonbasildivided
1/2teaspoonsaltdivided
1/2teaspoonpepperdivided
110 ounce package frozen chopped spinachthawed and drained
8ouncessmall curd cottage cheese
15ouncesricotta cheese
2eggs
4–5 Roma tomatoesthinly sliced
1/4cupfresh basilshredded
3 - 4cupsshredded mozzarella cheesedivided
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot add zucchini. Add a 1/4 teaspoon each of oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5 –7 minutes. Place zucchini on a plate, but do not rinse out the pan.
Reheat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the large skillet adding a little more if necessary. When oil is hot add broccoli, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Add a 1/4 teaspoon each of oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 6 - 8 minutes; set aside.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in flour (or cornstarch) then gradually whisk in milk until well blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and add a dash or two of pepper. cook for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Reserve 1/2 cup spinach mixture for the topping.
In a small bowl combine cottage and ricotta cheeses; stir well.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and coat a 9 x 13 pan with a light coat of oil.
Spread about 1/2 cup of spinach mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan.
Place 3- 4 lasagna noodles on top of the spinach mixture.
Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the lasagna noodles.
Spoon ricotta mixture on top of the noodles.
Layer zucchini on top of ricotta mixture.
Sprinkle 2 cups of mozzarella cheese over the zucchini.
Layer the broccoli and carrots over the cheese.
Spread another 1/2 cup of the spinach mixture over the vegetables.
Lay another 3-4 lasagna noodles over the spinach mixture.
Top the noodles with the reserved spinach mixture.
Layer the sliced tomatoes over the spinach mixture.
Sprinkle the shredded basil 1 - 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese over the top of the tomatoes.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 – 40 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool for approximately 10 minutes before serving