*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Black Bean Lasagna

Recipe By     : Sarah Schlesinger, 500 no-fat recipes
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :1:30
Categories    : Main Dishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  cup           Water
   1      cup           Onions; chopped
   3      cloves        Garlic; minced
   2      cups          Mushroom; sliced
   1      teaspoon      Oregano
   1      teaspoon      Basil
     1/4  cup           Parsley; chopped
     1/2  cup           Tomato juice
   1      cup           Black beans; drained and rinsed
   3      cups          Tomato; chopped
   2      tablespoons   Tomato paste
  12      ounces        Lasagna noodles; cooked
   3      cups          Ricotta cheese, part skim milk; fat removed
     1/2  cup           Mozzarella cheese, fat free
     1/4  cup           Parmesan cheese, fat-free

Heat water in skillet ove medium heat.  Add onions, garlic, and
mushrooms. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are
lightly browned.  Add liquid if necessary.  Stir in oregano, basil,
and parsley.  Add tomato juice, and cook for 10 Minutes.  Add beans,
tomatoes, and tomato paste. Simmer for 15 minutes.  

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.

To assemble, place a layer of noodles in a 9x13" baking dish, top
with a layer of black-bean sauce, top with a layer of ricotta cheese,
followed by a layer of ricotta cheese.  Repeat.

Top with Parmesan cheese, bake for 20 minutes, and let stand 15
minutes before serving.

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