Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Lasagna

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tsp. freshly ground white or black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 can (28 oz.) whole plum tomatoes with juice
• 1 can (28 oz.) chopped tomatoes with juice
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 4 lb. fresh spinach, or 2 lb. frozen chopped spinach
• 1 lb. soft tofu
• 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 9 lasagna noodles
• 3 large red bell peppers, roasted and seeded (see related tip at left)
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced