Pavilion Restaurant Spinach Lasagna Recipe

In skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until golden. Add spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, pepper and salt. Slowly cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until spinach is well cooked. In 18-by-10-inch pan that is 2 1/2 inches deep, put a third of the noodles, cutting off excess end pieces. Add cottage cheese. Evenly add half of mozzarella cheese. Evenly distribute half of spinach mixture. Add a second layer of noodles, cutting off excess end pieces. Add remaining spinach mixture. Add a third layer of noodles, cutting off excess end pieces. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 45 minutes or until top cheese layer is golden brown and lasagna is heated through. Serve topped with warm marinara sauce. Makes 9 large servings. Note: Cheese should not be cut thinner than 1/4 inch or it will melt too fast.