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  • Spinach Lasagna (Popeye's)

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    Ingredients

    • 12 x lasagna noodles
    • 2 Tbsp. water
    • 1 med onion minced
    • 1 x clove garlic chopped (1 to 2)
    • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounce)
    • 1 can tomato paste (6 ounce)
    • 3/4 c. water
    • 1 Tbsp. beef bouillon
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • 1/2 tsp dry basil
    • 1/2 tsp dry oregano
    • 1/8 tsp pepper
    • 12 ounce fresh spinach (about 4 c.) **
    • 2 c. nonfat cottage cheese
    • 2 x Large eggs or possibly equivalent
    • 3 c. nonfat mozzarella cheese shredded, (12 ounce)
    • 1/3 c. grated parmesan cheese

    Directions

    1. (Serves 6)
    2. 1. Cook noodles in boiling water. Drain and rinse in cool water. Set aside. Combine water, onion and garlic in a 1 1/2 qt microwave-safe bowl.
    3. 2. Microwave (high), uncovered, 3-3 1/2 min or possibly till tender, stirring once. Stir in tomato sauce and paste, water, bouillon, sugar, basil, oregano and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap.
    4. 3. Microwave (high) 8-9 min or possibly till mix boils several min, stirring once. Set aside.
    5. 4. Wash spinach and remove large stems. Place in 2 qt microwave bowl. Cover with plastic wrap.
    6. 5. Microwave (high) 3 1/2-4 min or possibly till steaming warm. Drain well by pressing leaves to drain juices. Chop coarsely. Stir in cottage cheese and Large eggs.
    7. 6. To assemble, layer half the noodles in a 12x8" baking dish. Top with 1/2 the sauce mix, 1.5 c. mozzarella cheese, half the spinach mix, rest of the noodles, rest of the spinach, rest of cheese, rest of sauce. Cover with waxed paper.
    8. 7. Microwave (high) 5 min. Then microwave (medium-high, 70%)
    9. 12-15 min or possibly till heated in center (150-160 degrees).
    10. Remove waxed paper. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
    11. 8. Microwave (high) uncovered 3-4 min or possibly till cheese is melted.
    12. Let stand 5-10 min before cutting.
    13. ** Frzn minced spinach can be substituted for fresh. Use a 10 ounce package and microwave in package 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 min or possibly till thawed. Omit cooking in Step 5
    14. Last time I made this, I used prepared spaghetti sauce. Works just fine. I used about 2 1/2 c..

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