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Lasagna With Meat Sauce




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


servings 12
points 5


List of Ingredients




1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 pound extra lean ground beef
1 can sliced mushrooms
7 1/2 ounces tomato sauce
5 1/2 ounces tomato paste
10 ounces canned tomatoes, small can
2 teaspoons salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 cup water
1 large egg
1 cup cottage cheese, low fat
1/3 cup light Parmesan cheese
10 each No Boil Lasagna Noodles or use regular
8 ounces shredded low fat mozzarella cheese

Recipe



Cook the noodles according to package directions or use the No Boil Oven Ready Noodles.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat; add the olive oil , onions & garlic.
Add the ground beef and saute until browned. Drain if needed.
Add the mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, salt, oregano & water{* water can be reduced to 3/4 cup if using regular noodles}
Simmer for 15 minutes.

Prepare Cream Sauce:
Mix egg into the cottage cheese & parmesan cheese. For a creamier sauce place ingredients in a blender on High until smooth.
Pour half the meat sauce into the bottom of a Pam sprayed 9x13 inch pan.
Layer in half the noodles.
Spread on the cottage cheese mixture{at this point fresh spinach leaves can be added on top of the cream sauce} ; sprinkle on 1/2 the grated mozzarella cheese.
Layer on remaining noodles; top with remaining sauce.
Sprinkle on the last of the cheese.
Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven & let rest for 10-15 minutes for easier slicing.