INGREDIENTS:
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- 28 ounces canned low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups water
- 6 ounces canned no salt added tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces whole grain egg noodles
- 12 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
STEPS:
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In a skillet, brown ground beef, breaking into small pieces.
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Stir in tomatoes, water, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
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Stir in cottage cheese. Lower heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes, or until pasta is fully cooked.
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Remove from heat. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and cover. Let stand for 5 minutes to melt cheese.
Quick Tips:
► You can use any lean ground meat, like pork, chicken or turkey in this recipe.
► Substitute cheddar cheese and chili powder for a Tex-Mex flavored dish.
► Add onions, bell peppers, or spinach for extra veggies.
Nutrition Facts |
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6 Servings per container |
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Amount Per ServingCalories 320 |
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| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium 440mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrates 40g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | |
| Protein 25g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 194mg | 15% |
| Iron 5mg | 25% |
| Potassium 442mg | 10% |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.