Skillet Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3 cups whole wheat egg noodles, uncooked
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until internal temperature reaches 160°F as measured with a food thermometer. Drain fat.
3. Add tomato sauce, water, oregano, basil, and salt if desired. Bring to a boil.
4. Add noodles and stir. Cover and boil gently for 5 minutes.
5. Break up thawed spinach in small pieces. Stir in skillet mixture. Bring to a boil. Cover and boil gently for 5 minutes. Stir mixture again.
6. Spoon cottage cheese on top. Sprinkle with cheese.
7. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until noodles are tender and mixture is hot and bubbly. Add water if it gets too thick.