Quick LasagnaThis recipe is an excellent source of calcium, which keeps bones and teeth strong. 
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups spaghetti sauce 4 tablespoons fresh parsley or 4 teaspoons dried 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1 pint (2 cups) low-fat cottage cheese 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 6 uncooked lasagna noodles 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions: - Cook ground beef over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electricskillet) until it is no longer pink.
- Drain fat, add onion and cook until onion is clear.
- Add garlic, 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce, and herbs; spread evenly in skillet.
- Reduce heat to low (200 degrees in an electric skillet), spread cottage cheese over mixture and sprinkle with half of the Mozzarella. Top with4 noodles, breaking remaining 2 to fill in open spaces.
- Pour remaining spaghetti sauce evenly over the top of noodles; gently press noodles down to moisten.
- Cover and simmer 15 minutes until noodles are tender. Top with remaining cheeses, cover and simmer 2 more minutes or until cheeses are melted.
- Let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2-3 hours.
8 servings, 1 cup each Source: http://healthyrecipes.oregonstate.edu
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