I really have no idea what the name for this recipe is but Lasagna Goulash is what my husband has coined it. While my MIL (mother-in-law) and I were at the beach with the children I started thinking about dinner (it is not often I actually get to think forward I’m usually one step behind). I mentioned that the Lasagna Goulash sounded good but then I started mentally calculating the extra sit-ups and running I would need to do if I chose to eat it. So I decided I would revamp the recipe to make it healthier. I became very excited about this prospect because as anyone can tell you cooking is not my forte.
I must say I think it turned out rather well, I could tell a difference from the original but I was very impressed with the taste and would definitely make it again.
- 8 oz Whole Grain Penne
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 jar Heart Smart Prego spaghetti sauce w/ mushrooms (regular sized jar)
- 8 oz low fat cottage cheese
- 7oz Fat Free shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Reduced Fat Parmesan cheese
- Preheat oven to 375
- Cook the ground beef (add garlic) adding sauce when done, while cooking penne
- In bottom of large casserole, put a few spoonfuls of sauce
- Arrange half of the penne in pan; cover with all the cottage cheese (I added parsley to the cottage cheese first)
- Top with half of the sauce/meat and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
- Arrange in layers the remaining pasta, sauce, and cheeses
- Bake for 25 minutes
If you decide to give the recipe a try please leave me a comment or send me an email letting me know what you think!
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