Dieter'S Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 lb. ground round steak
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. chopped parsley
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. salt
6 lasagna noodles
1 1/2 c. cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 pkg. (8 oz. size) Mozzarella cheese, cut in 6 slices
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
paprika

Preparation

In large skillet, combine 1/2 cup water, onion, celery and garlic.
Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender and water has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Add ground steak and saute until browned.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, basil and salt.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook noodles as package label directs.
Also, combine cottage cheese and egg in small bowl; stir until well blended.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. Place 3 noodles in bottom of 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Top with half of cheese mixture, then with half of meat sauce.
Repeat.
Arrange Mozzarella on top; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika.
Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until very hot and golden brown.
Let lasagna stand 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 servings, 271 calories each.