Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce

veg Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato basil sauce – This scrumptious, cheese and vegeatble lasagna recipe comes with its own homemade sauce recipe as well! Fresh sliced vegetables, four different cheeses, and a tasty tomato basil sauce, layered with hearty lasagna noodles. A traditional Italian dish, we removed the meat to make this delectable vegetable lasagna.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Lasagna
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce

Tomato-Basil Sauce
.2tablespoons olive oil
.4medium carrots, thinly sliced
.3medium zucchini, thinly sliced
.6ounces spinach leaves, washed, stemmed and torn in bite-size pieces
.1/4teaspoon salt
.1/4teaspoon black pepper
.1egg
.3cups ricotta cheese
.1/2cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
.12uncooked lasagna noodles
.1-1/2cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
.1-1/2cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
.1/2cup water
.Belgian endive leaves, Bibb lettuce leaves and fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Directions to make Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce

Step 1:

Prepare Tomato-Basil Sauce. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add carrots; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Stir in salt and pepper.

Step 2:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat egg in medium bowl. Stir in ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

Step 3:

Spread 1 cup Tomato-Basil Sauce in bottom of 13X9-inch baking pan; top with 4 uncooked lasagna noodles. Spoon 1/3 of ricotta cheese mixture over noodles; carefully spread with spatula.

Step 4:

Spoon 1/3 of vegetable mixture over cheese. Top with 1 cup Tomato-Basil Sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup each mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses. Repeat layers 2 times beginning with noodles and ending with mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Step 5:

Bake lasagna 1 hour or until bubbly. Uncover. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into squares. Garnish, if desired.

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Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

sclpot Slow Cooker scalloped potatoes – If you love scalloped potatoes, and miss them during the warm weather, then this crockpot scalloped potato recipe is what you need! No need to turn on the oven, to enjoy your favorite vegetable, just break out your slow cooker. and try these creamy scalloped potaoes.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

2 lbs. potatoes or possibly 6 med. thinly sliced
1 sm. onion thinly sliced
1/4 c. flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tbsp. butter
1 (10 ounce.) can cream of mushroom soup
4 slices American cheese
1 c. water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

**recipe can easily doubled for larger slow cookers.

Directions to make Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

Step 1:

Toss potato slices in water and cream of tartar. Drain. Put half of potatoes in greased crockpot.

Step 2:

Top half of onion slices, flour, salt and pepper. Add in remaining potatoes and onions and sprinkle rest of flour on top. Add in butter and undiluted soup. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hrs or possibly high 3 to 4 hrs. Add in cheese 30 min before serving.

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Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla

veg5 corn & zucchini Quesadilla – This quick and easy, vegetarian recipe for corn and zucchini quesadillas, is also overflowing with melted cheese! Oven baked in glorified layers until the inside melts together, serve with sides of salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc to top off the easy Mexican recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Zucchini
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla

3 Flour Tortillas, 6 inch
1 c Grated Montery Jack
1 c Grated White Cheddar
2 tb Diced Red Onion
1 Janapeno, seeded & minced
1 c Zuchinni, julienned
3/4 c Corn kernels
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions to make Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla

Step 1:Heat oven to 450 deg. Positioin 2 tortillas on an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle half the cheeses, onion, jalapeno, zuchinni and corn on each. Season to taste with salt and pepper
Step 2:Place one of the two tortillas atop the other and the third torilla atop the second. Transfer to the oven and bake until cheese has melted and tortillas are becoming crisp (about 10 min.). Cut into quarters.

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Squash Parmesan

veg1 Squash Parmesan – This supreme squash parmesan recipe is also a microwave recipe, and is very quick and easy. A vegetarian version of an Italian favorite this simple squash parmesan really packs a punch of flavor. Or if you prefer, zucchini may be substituted for the squash.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Squash
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Squash Parmesan

1 sm Onion, peeled, chopped
3 sm Yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick (1lb)
1/4 c Water
1 c Milk
3 sl White bread with crusts removed, crumbled
1 t Salt
2 T Melted butter
1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese
Italian flavored fine dry Bread crumbs

**Variation: Zucchini may be substituted for yellow squash.

Directions to make Squash Parmesan

Step 1:Place chopped onions and sliced squash in a 2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole with water. Cover tightly and heat in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until squash is tender. Drain excess water.
Step 2:Soak crumbled slices of white bread in 1 cup milk, 5 minutes. Add salt, melted butter and grated cheese to bread and milk mixture. Stir to combine. Pour bread and cheese mixture over squash and stir to mix together thoroughly. Sprinkle top of mixture with Italian flavored dry bread crumbs.
Step 3:Cook, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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All Vegetable Casserole

vegcass All Vegetable casserole – This super simple, vegetable casserole is not only sensational, it bakes up in only 20 Minutes! Very convenient as it uses canned ingredients, that are sure to have on hand, it is the perfect last minute meal. Chunky tomatoes and beets are layered with shredded cheese and bread crumbs, for this Best casserole recipe and your families favorite herbs will and extra flavor.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Tomatoes, Beets
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make All Vegetable Casserole

2 Cans, sliced beets
2 Cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup grated cheese
2 cups bread crumbs
2 Olive Oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make All Vegetable Casserole

Step 1:Put 1/2 beets in bottom of greased baking dish. Add half the tomatoes then half the cheese in layers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 bread crumbs. Dot with 1 tablespoon oil. Repeat layers.
Step 2:Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 20 minutes.

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Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Bake

brc_caul cauliflower broccoli Cheese Bake – This exceptional vegetable side dish recipe is irresistable! The very popular combinatio of broccoli and cauliflower, first sauteed, with a few other nutritious veggies, then oven baked with cheese sauce. A quick, easy, baked side dish recipe that we know you will love.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Broccoli, Cauliflower
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Bake

1 md Cauliflower, cut to florets
1 bn Broccoli, cut into florets
1 md carrot, sliced thinly
2 tb Oil
3 ea garlic cloves, diced
2 ea Onions, sliced
3 tb Tamari
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Garlic powder
3 c Cheesy gravy
1 tb Nutritional yeast
1 ts Paprika

Directions to make Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Bake

Step 1:Heat oil in large skillet, add the vegetables & saute for 7 minutes. Add tamari, salt & garlic powder. Cook for another 3 minutes.
Step 2:Preheat oven to 400F. In an 8 X 12 inch casserole dish, place alternating layers of gravy & saute mixture, finishing with a layer of gravy. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast & paprika. Bake for 30 minutes.

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Scalloped Yukon Spuds

scalloped_yukon_spuds Scalloped Yukon Spuds – Everyone loves potatoes, and this rustic scalloped potato recipe is the “BEST”! Sweet, hearty, yukon potatoes were used, for a little variety in this easy vegetable recipe, then slow baked with fragrant onions, and a creamy, creamy sauce, resulting in a delectable side dish recipe.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 90 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Yukon Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Scalloped Yukon Spuds

10 c Thinly sliced Yukon potatoes
1 cn Cream of mushroom soup,10-1/2 ounce can
1/4 c Finely chopped onion
1 c Milk
1 Stick butter or margarine, melted
2 c Grated cheddar cheese
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper

Directions to make Scalloped Yukon Spuds

Step 1:Spread half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of a greased baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except potatoes) and pour half the mixture over the first layer of potatoes.
Step 2:Repeat layers of potatoes and mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 30 to 45 minutes longer.

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Swiss Broccoli Bacon Quiche

swiss_broccoli_bacon_quiche Swiss broccoli Bacon quiche -This scrumptious swiss cheese, garden fresh broccoli, with bacon quiche recipe, is also a crustless quiche! Oven baked, this country style, hearty quiche, is a great, versatile dish; you can serve it any time of day, it just depends what you serve with it. Try this easy vegetable crustless quiche, for your next brunch!

Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Beef, Broccoli
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Swiss Broccoli Bacon Quiche

4 slices bacon
4 eggs
1 cup half & half milk
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper

* Pre-cooked bacon makes it even quicker

Directions to make Swiss Broccoli Bacon Quiche

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook bacon until crisp; set aside.
Step 2:Beat eggs with cream and cheese. Stir in broccoli, salt, garlic powder and lemon pepper. Crumble bacon.
Step 3:Stir 1/2 of bacon into egg mixture. Pour mixture into a 9inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway bet ween center and edge comes out clean. Top with remaining bacon. Top with remaining bacon.

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Easy Veg Chicken Pasta Salad

easy_veg_chicken_pasta_salad easy Veg chicken pasta salad – This simply superb pasta salad recipe is very hearty, quick and easy. Overflowing with chunky chicken,and bright, fresh vegetables, we splashed it with a homemeade salad dressing, recipe included, that is the perfect finish, for this very versatile meal.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Easy Veg Chicken Pasta Salad

basil Vinaigrette Salad Dressing:
4 lg garlic cloves
2 T Dried basil
1 1/2 t Sugar
1 T Dry mustard
3 T Fresh lemon juice
6 T Red wine vinegar
2 t Kosher salt
1 t Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 c Olive oil

2 ea Zucchinis, halved lengthwise, 1/2-inch pieces
6 oz Dried fusilli pasta
3 Cooked chicken breast halves,1/2-inch cubes
2 md tomatoes, diced
3 Green onions, chopped
12 Black olives
1/4 c Toasted pine nuts
1/2 c Grated fresh parm cheese

Directions to make Easy Veg Chicken Pasta Salad

Step 1:Basil Vinaigrette Dressing: Mince garlic in a food processor. Add 1 1/2T basil, sugar, mustard, lemon juice, 2t salt and 1t pepper. Process 10 seconds. With the machine running, drizzle in oil until slightly thickened. The vegetables and chicken will dilute the intense flavor of the dressing. Makes 1 3/4c.
Step 2:Steam zucchini 1 minute and drain. Cool under running water. Cook pasta al dente, cool under running water, drain and dry.
Step 3:In separate bowls, toss chicken, zucchini, pasta and tomatoes with 1/4 cup dressing each. Gently combine chicken, zucchini, pasta and green onions. Adjust seasonings and dressings to taste. Spoon salad onto a platter. Sprinkle tomatoes, olives and pine nuts on top. Pass cheese separately.

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Saucy Scalloped Potatoes

saucy_scalloped_potatoes Saucy scalloped potatoes – A superbly simple scalloped potato reccipe, that absolutely anyone can make. Hearty potatoes, enhanced perfectly with the flavors of onion and carrot are first boiled, completely mingling the flavors together, and to ensure tenderness. Then we oven baked them with a magnificent creamy cheese sauce.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Saucy Scalloped Potatoes

2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt, optional
2 pounds potatoes, 5 cups, pared and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups sliced onion
5 medium carrots, 2 cups, pared, diagonally sliced

CHEESE SAUCE:
3 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne 1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions to make Saucy Scalloped Potatoes

Step 1:In large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add potatoes, onion and carrots; cook, covered, for about 5 minutes or until partially tender. Drain
Step 2:Make cheese sauce by melting butter in small saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and cayenne, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in milk and blend well. Bring mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring until thick and smooth. Add 1 cup cheese; stir until melted.
Step 3:Layer half of vegetables in greased 2 1/2 quart casserole; top with half of cheese sauce. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, covered with foil, at 375 for 30 minutes. Foil may be removed for last 10 minutes to brown top.

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