Skillet Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat lasagna noodles, broken up
• 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup fat-free parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 dash basil (optional)
• 1 dash pepper (optional)
• 1 egg

Garnish

• fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, brown beef with onions and garlic. Drain.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes, water, tomato sauce, parsley, basil, oregano, and salt.

3. 3

   Stir in uncooked pasta.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.

6. 6

   Combine cottage and Parmesan cheeses.

7. 7

   Mix in the egg.

8. 8

   Sprinkle in basil and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Drop cheese mixture by rounded tablespoons onto pasta mixture.

10. 10

    Cover and cook for 5 minutes more.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and serve.