Quick Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (15% fat)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, minced, or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley, or 4 teaspoons dried
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 pint (2 cups) low-fat cottage cheese, ricotta cheese,
• or a mixture of the two
• ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 6 uncooked lasagna noodles
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a 10-inch skillet or saucepan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink.
2. Drain the fat. Add the onion and cook until it is soft.
3. Add the garlic, 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce, and the herbs. Stir. Spread evenly in the skillet.
4. Reduce the heat to low. Spoon the cottage cheese or ricotta over the mixture, and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella. Top with the noodles, breaking them as needed to fill in all open spaces.
5. Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce evenly over the top of the noodles. Gently press the noodles down to moisten.
6. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the noodles are tender. Top with the remaining cheeses. Cover and simmer 2 more minutes or until cheeses are melted.
7. Let stand, covered, 5 to 10 minutes before serving