Ingredients
1 pound spinach noodles
2 large onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 cup dry white wine or water
2 pounds lean ground beef
4 large ripe tomatoes, pureed
7 ounces salt-free tomato paste
2 tbsp each: chopped fresh parsley, basil, oregano
32 ounces Weight Watchers unsalted cottage cheese
2 egg whites
1 pound fresh spinach, chopped, cooked, and drained
1 large tomato, thinly sliced for garnish
Directions
Boil noodles until tender. Drain
Braise onions and garlic in white wine for 4 minutes. Add ground beef. Cook until no longer pink. Drain fat.
Add pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, and herbs. Simmer for 20 minutes
In a blender, mix cottage cheese, egg whites, and spinach. Puree.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a layer of meat sauce in a large baking pan. Layer with noodles and spinach mixture. Repeat layers, ending with noodles. Arrange tomato slices on top. Bake for 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Recipe yields 12 servings
Amount per serving
Calories 253
Total Fat8 g
Total Carb18 g
Protein34 g
Sodium84 mg