Beef Tomato Sauce With Egg Noodles

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 can tomatoes (14.5 ounce)
• 1 cup tomato paste (6 ounce can)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, optional
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
• 2 cups egg noodles, cooked
• 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Method

1. 1 Chop onion. Cook beef and onion in a frying pan until beef is brown and onion is tender. Drain off excess fat.
2. 2 Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, water, and garlic powder to the beef mixture. Bring to a boil and simmer until sauce is thick, about 25 minutes.
3. 3 Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.
4. 4 Add cooked, drained noodles to the beef mixture. Stir to prevent sticking.
5. 5 Mix cheeses and drop by spoonfuls into the frying pan.
6. 6 Cover and heat over low heat about 5 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.