Lasagna With Collard Greens

1. 1

   Steam the collard greens for 5 minutes above an inch of boiling water, or blanch in boiling salted water for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Transfer to a bowl of cold water, drain and pat dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

4. 4

   Oil a 2- or 3-quart rectangular baking dish with olive oil.

5. 5

   Spread a small amount of tomato sauce over the bottom and top with a layer of lasagna noodles.

6. 6

   Top the noodles with a thin layer of ricotta.

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   Lay collard green leaves over the ricotta in a single layer.

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   Top the leaves with a layer of tomato sauce, followed by a thin layer of Parmesan.

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   Set aside enough tomato sauce and Parmesan to top the lasagna and repeat the layers until all of the ingredients are used up.

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    Spread the tomato sauce you set aside over the top, and sprinkle on the Parmesan.

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    Make sure the noodles are covered, and cover the baking dish tightly with foil.

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    Place in the oven and bake 30 minutes.

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    Remove from the oven and uncover.

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    Check to be sure that the noodles are soft and the mixture is bubbly.

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    Return to the oven for another 5 to 10 minutes if desired, to brown the top.

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    Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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