Lasagna

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can diced tomatoes with liquid

• 1 1/4 cup water

• 1 cup tomato sauce

• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat lasagna noodles

• 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese

• 1/4 cup fat-free grated Parmesan cheese

• Dash of basil and black pepper, optional

• 1 egg

• Shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese, for garnish

Directions

• Cook the beef, onions, and garlic cloves in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef has browned. Drain.

• Add the tomatoes, water, tomato sauce, parsley, basil, oregano, and salt to the skillet, stirring well.

• Add the uncooked lasagna noodles and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. When boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

• Meanwhile, combine the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Add a dash of basil and black pepper if desired. Stir this cheese mixture into the pasta. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes.

• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 337 cal

• Total fat: 11g

• Saturated fat: 4g

• Monounsaturated fat: 4g

• Cholesterol: 87mg

• Sodium: 561mg

• Potassium: 326mg

• Carbohydrate: 33g

• Fiber: 5g

• Protein: 27g