Sunshine's Bean Lasagna
Sunshine, otherwise known as Kate gave this recipe to Jenn and Jenn, the lasagna lover immediately rated it a thumbs up. Jenn omits the cilantro and tomato halves.
Ingredients
  • 9 Lasagna Noodles
  • 215 oz cans Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2C Chopped Onion
  • 1/2C Chopped Green Onion
  • 2 Cloves garlic, crushed or minced
  • 215 oz cans Tomato Sauce
  • 1/4C Snipped Cilantro (optional)
  • 112 oz tub small curd Cottage Cheese
  • 18 oz pkg Light cream cheese
  • 1/4C Sour Cream
  • Halved Tomato Slices (optional)
Instructions
  1. Cook noodles and drain
  2. Mash 1 can of beans (make a paste)
  3. In large skillet, sauté onion, pepper and garlic until tender.
  4. Add mashed and unmashed beans, tomato sauce and cilantro
  5. Heat through
  6. In large bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese and sour cream
  7. Place three of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of the pan
  8. Spread 1/3 of the bean mixture over the noodles
  9. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the beans
  10. Repeat layers two times ending with the bean mix, reserving the final third of the cheese mix.
  11. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 - 45 minutes
  12. Put dollops of the remaining cheese mix on top
  13. Let stand for 10 minutes
  14. Garnish with tomatoes if desired.