Tuscan Roasted Vegetable Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (400 g) package Europe's Best(R) Roasted Gourmet Tuscan Inspired Blend
1 egg, beaten
1 (475 gram) tub ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper
1 (1 kg) log prepared polenta
2 teaspoons Spectrum Naturals(R) Olive Oil
2 (24 ounce) jars pasta sauce
1 (340 gram) package Yves Veggie Cuisine(R) Italian Veggie Ground Round
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Thaw vegetables and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together egg, ricotta, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cut polenta into 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) slices. Set aside.
Lightly grease 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking pan with oil. Spread 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) of the pasta sauce onto the bottom. Arrange a layer of polenta over sauce. Spread half of the roasted vegetable mixture over polenta.
In a large bowl, mix together remaining sauce and veggie ground round. Spread half of the veggie sauce over vegetables.
Spread ricotta mixture carefully over vegetables. Sprinkle with 1 cup (250 mL) of the mozzarella. Add another layer of polenta (you may have some left over).
Add remaining roasted vegetables, then remaining pasta sauce. Top with remaining 1/4 cup (50 mL) Parmesan and remaining 1 cup (25 mL) mozzarella. Cover loosely with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake 20 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.