*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Spanish Lasagne

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Meatless
                Spanish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6                    Pieces Lasagne -- uncooked
   2      teaspoons     Vegetable oil
   2                    Red bell peppers -- diced
   3                    Garlic cloves -- minced
  28      ounces        Canned crushed tomatoes
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
  10      ounces        Frozen peas -- thawed
   1      pinch         Saffron
                        Grated zest of 2 oranges*
   3      cups          Grated mozzarella cheese -- (part-skim), divided

Cook lasagne according to package directions; drain.

 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
Warm the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add peppers and garlic. Saute until peppers are very soft.
 Add tomatoes, saffron, orange zest and salt.
 Remove from heat and set aside 1 cup of tomato mixture.

 Spread a little of the tomato mixture in the bottom 
of a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish.
 Cover with four pieces of lasagne
 (three lengthwise, one widthwise)
 and then continue by adding cheese, peas, tomatoes and lasagne.
Top with reserved tomatoes and cheese.

 Bake uncovered until browned on top and bubbly, about 40 minutes.

 *The "zest" of an orange is the outermost part of the peel. Do NOT use the white part of the peel (the "pith").

 

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