Vegetarian Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lasagna noodles, cooked according to pkg. directions
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1/4 c. fresh parsley, minced
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. fresh spinach
1 lb. Ricotta cheese
1 egg
3/4 c. Romano, grated
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 lb. Mozzarella, grated

Preparation

Cook noodles and drain.
In large skillet, saute onion, garlic and pepper in oil until golden, 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, parsley, oregano, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
In medium size bowl, combine spinach, Ricotta, egg, 1/4 cup Romano, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Spoon 1/3 tomato sauce in bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Cover with layer of lasagna, half of the spinach and cheese filling, half of the Mozzarella and 1/4 cup Romano.
Repeat layers.
Top with remaining sauce and Romano.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.