By Maris Callahan
It's the winter and it's January. When the temperatures drop we tend to crave warmth: comforting soups, thick stews, and baked pastas dripping with cheese and chunks of juicy tomatoes.
However, in January, freshly committed to our New Year's resolution to lose those last 10 pounds, our minds tell us to avoid baked pastas dripping with cheese in favor of lighter soups, salads, and lean proteins.
Guess what? This year, you can have your cake and eat it too. Metaphorically, of course. If lasagna is your grim weather go-to dinner, you can make a lighter version that skips calorie-dense meats and sausages and omits the creamy ricotta cheese that helps pile on the pounds.
Omitting some of the more indulgent ingredients not only eliminates fat and calories, but it reduces the number of steps and amount of preparation time for the recipe. To begin this lasagna recipe, you'll toss sliced vegetables with olive oil and roast them until just tender. Then, layer them between the no-boil noodles, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite savory marinara.
?While the lasagna bakes, toss together a few cups of crisp romaine lettuce and a few of your favorite colorful vegetables to serve alongside dinner. If you're feeling adventurous, pour yourself a glass heart-healthy red wine to sip on the side.
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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/01/meatless_monday_roasted_vegeta.html
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