Meatless Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 (1 lb.) pkg. lasagna, uncooked
3 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up and undrained
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 c. water
2 c. (1/2 lb.) shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese
2 c. (1/2 lb.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 Tbsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) can mixed vegetables, drained

Preparation

Prepare lasagna according to package directions; drain.
In large saucepan, melt margarine.
Add onion and celery; cook until tender.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, basil, sugar, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.