Skillet Lasagna

Craving the taste of a delicious lasagna but don’t want to wait for it? Here is a quick and easy way to make a flavorful meal for 6!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 can low sodium diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1-1/4 cup water
• 8 oz Classico tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp dried basil leaves
• 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 2-1/2 cup broken up whole wheat lasagna noodles
• 1 cup fat free cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup fat free grated Parmesan cheese
• Dash Basil and Pepper (optional)
• 2 egg whites
• Shredded fat free mozzarella cheese for garnish

Method:

1. In a large skillet, brown beef with onions and garlic and then drain.
2. Add tomatoes, water, tomato sauce, parsley, basil and oregano.
3. Stir in uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
4. Combine cottage and Parmesan cheeses. Mix in the egg whites. Sprinkle in basil and pepper to taste.
5. Drop cheese mixture by rounded tablespoons onto pasta mixture. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and serve.

Serves: 6

Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 296.8 calories, 30 grams of protein, 32.6 grams of carbohydrates, 7.1 grams of fat, 14.7 grams of fiber, 437 mg of sodium.

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