Bean Lasagna

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 3 garlic cloves, chopped
 * 1 x 14 oz can tomato sauce
 * 1 small can tomato paste
 * 3 tbsp oregano
 * 2 tbsp basil
 * ½ tsp paprika
 * 1½ cup mixed beans (soaked)
 * 1½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
 * 2 cup low-fat mozzarella (grated)
 * 1 egg
 * 8 lasagna noodles (cooked)
 * 1 tsp coriander leaves (chopped)
 * 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

 * 1) Soak beans four to eight hours.
 * 2) Cover with water in saucepan and bring beans to a boil.
 * 3) Simmer 30 - 40 minutes.
 * 4) Heat oil, saute onion and garlic until soft.
 * 5) Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, paprika and cooked, drained, beans.
 * 6) Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer 8 - 10 minutes.
 * 7) Add coriander leaves.
 * 8) Pre-heat oven to 325°F.
 * 9) Combine cottage cheese, mozzarella and egg.
 * 10) In a greased lasagna pan place a layer of noodles, a layer of bean mixture and a layer of cheese mixture.
 * 11) Continue, alternating noodles, beans and cheese, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
 * 12) Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top layer.
 * 13) Bake for 40 minutes at 325°F.