Garden Lasagna Recipe

Garden Lasagna Recipe 

Ingredients For the basil puree: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup spinach leaves 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (or Parmesan), grated Salt and pepper, to taste 32 ounces ricotta cheese (One 2-pound container) 1 large egg For the vegetables: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup shallots, finely chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 8-ounce jar of roasted red bell peppers, drained 1 pound baby spinach 9 ounces of no-boil lasagna noodles 4 and 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded For garnish: 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Olive Garden Salad Dressing

Ingredients:

1 packet Good Seasonings Italian Dressing

(Ingredients needed to make dressing; oil, water, vinegar)

½ tsp. dried Italian Seasoning

½ tsp. table salt

¼ tsp. black pepper

½ tsp. sugar

¼ tsp. garlic powder

½ tbsp. mayonnaise (no Miracle Whip, please)

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbs. white vinegar

1 ½ tbsp. water

Directions:
Prepare Good Seasonings Italian Seasonings Dressing as it states on back of package. Once prepared pour it in a medium bowl, then add additional ingredients listed above (starting with dried Italian Seasoning).

Using a whisk, mix all ingredients until mixed thoroughly combined. Serve with your favorite salad fixings.

Store unused dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Be sure to give the bottle a good shake before using.