Mashed Potato Lasagna With A Vegetable Sauce


I used leftover roasted garlic mashed potatoes use your favorite. This has texture, creaminess and richness from the cheeses and potatoes. Tiny chucks of veggies. The solemio noodles that i used are fresh and consist of 8 wide noodles 2 per layer so adjust if using different brand. this lasagna has 4 layers of noodles. I just dip the fresh noodle to remove some starch and soften lightly. If not using fresh do follow the package directions.served with recipe #210458

Steps


Preheat oven to 350 degree.
Boil a large pot of salted water , set aside for noodles.
Sauce:.
Heat oil in large heavy pot.
Saute vegetables for 10 minutes.
Add the canned tomatoes and herbs bring to a boil then reduce and simmer for 30 minutes stirring often.
Cheese mixture:.
Mix all cheese ingredients together , set aside.
In a 9x13 casserole dish place 1 cup of the sauce in bottom of dish.
Take 2 of the noodles dip into the water and shake to remove water and place over the sauce on bottom of pan.
Spread with 1 cup of cheese mixture.
Follow with 1 / 2 cup mashed potatoes.
Then 1 cup sauce.
Repeat step #10 for two more layers.
Place the last two noodles on top spread remaining cheese mixture on noodles.
Arrange the sliced mozzarella cheese on top of the cheese mixture.
Top with remaining sauce.
Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake lightly covered with foil for 30 minutes uncover and bake 15-20 more minutes.
Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.

Ingredients


fresh lasagna noodles, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, carrots, celery ribs, bell pepper, fresh basil, dried oregano, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, bay leaf, crushed tomatoes, eggs, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, romano cheese, nutmeg, mashed potatoes