Skillet Noodles and Beef

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounce) 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 ounce) spinach, frozen, chopped
1 cup cottage cheese, nonfat
1/2 cup cheese, part-skim mozzarella, shredded

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain and rinse to remove fat.
2. Add onion, tomato sauce, water, and spices. Cover and bring to a boil.
3. Add noodles. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Defrost spinach in the microwave. Stir spinach into skillet mixture. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 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.

Adapted from:
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension