Easy Lasagna

1 pound extra lean ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. basil, oregano, salt

2 cups canned tomatoes, slightly blended

1 can tomato sauce

1 cup water

8 whole wheat lasagna noodles, uncooked

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 T. parsley

2 T. parmesan cheese

2 cups low fat cottage cheese

¼ cup mozzarella cheese

Brown Beef and onion. Brown onion and garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes, seasonings, tomato sauce and water. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes if desired. Mix egg, parsley, parmesan cheese and cottage cheese.

In a 9x13 inch baking dish layer 1 cup sauce, 4 dry noodles, and half of the cottage cheese-egg mixture, spreading it evenly over the noodles. Repeat the sauce, noodles and cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until noodles are tender. Let stand 10 min. sprinkle with cheese and serve. Yield: 12 servings



By Amy

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