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Preheat broiler.
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TO PREPARE VEGETABLES:.
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Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, discard seeds and membranes.
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Place pepper halves, skin side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand.
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Broil 15 minutes or until blackened.
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Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.
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Let stand for 15 minutes.
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Peel; set aside,.
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Preheat oven to 450F Combine oil, salt 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, squash, and onion on a baking sheet; toss well, Bake at 450F for 20 minutes.
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Remove from oven; combine squash mixture and garlic in a bowl.
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Decrease oven temperature to 375F.
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TO PREPARE CHEESE MIXTURE:.
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Combine cottage cheese, and next 3 ingredients (cottage cheese through oregano) in a bowl.
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TO PREPARE WHITE SAUCE:.
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Place flour in a medium saucepan.
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Gradually add milk; stir with a whisk.
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place over medium heat.
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Cook until thick; stir constantly.
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Remove from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons chopped basil and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper.
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TO ASSEMBLE:.
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Spread 1/4 cup white sauce in bottom of a 13x9 -inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
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Arrange 3 noodles over sauce; top with 1 /4 cup cheese mixture, 1 cup spinach, 4 bell pepper halves, 2 cups vegetable mixture, and 1/4 cup white sauce.
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Repeat layers, ending with noodles.
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Spread remaining white sauce over noodles.
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Cover and bake at 375F for 15 minutes.
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Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
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Bake an additional 20 minutes.
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Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.