Quick Skillet Lasagna

This lasagna can be prepared entirely on the stovetop and uses Parmesan and cottage cheese. Add fresh veggies like green peppers, spinach, or whatever you have on hand to increase flavor and nutrients. Make a meal of it with your favorite fruit.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 45 min
• Total: 55 min
• Servings: 7
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $1.48/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free

Tags

• quick
• comfort food
• savory
• classic
• kid-friendly
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup onion (chopped)
• 0.5 pound ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 can tomatoes (low-sodium, 14.5 ounce)
• 1 can tomato paste (low-sodium, 6 ounce)
• 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh)
• 1.5 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cup egg noodles (cooked)
• 0.75 cup cottage cheese (low-fat)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Chop onion.
2. Cook ground beef and onion in a large frying pan until beef is brown and onion is tender.
3. Drain off excess fat.
4. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, water, and garlic powder to the beef mixture.
5. Bring to a boil and simmer until sauce is thick, about 25 minutes.
6. Cook egg noodles in a separate saucepan according to package directions.
7. Drain egg noodles.
8. Add cooked, drained egg noodles to the beef mixture.
9. Stir to prevent sticking.
10. Mix cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese and drop by spoonfuls into the frying pan.
11. Cover and heat over low heat about 5 minutes.

Notes

To decrease fat and cholesterol, omit the beef and add vegetables such as broccoli or zucchini to the sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 174
• Protein: 13.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 21.3 g
• Fat: 4.4 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sodium: 158 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
• Sugar: 6.2 g
• Cholesterol: 24 mg