Ingredients
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1 can tomato sauce
low-sodium (15 ounce)
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 spinach
frozen
chopped (10 ounce)
1 cup cottage cheese
non-fat
1/2 cup cheese
part-skim mozzarella
shredded
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain and rinse to remove fat.
Add onion, tomato sauce, water, and spices. Cover and bring to a boil.
Add noodles. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Defrost spinach in the microwave. Stir spinach into skillet mixture. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
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.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 182 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 36 mg |
| Sodium | 207 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars included | 3 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 144 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 406 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Skillet Noodles and Beef. Recipe source: University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.