Skillet Noodles and Beef

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Skillet Noodles and Beef.

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 3 cups noodles, uncooked, 1/2-inch wide
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
• 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain and rinse to remove fat.
3. Add onion, tomato sauce, water, and spices. Cover and bring to a boil.
4. Add noodles. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Defrost spinach in the microwave. Stir spinach into skillet mixture. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Stir mixture. Spoon cottage cheese on top and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add water if mixture gets too dry.