STOVETOP LASAGNA
4 cups favorite meat sauce

1 8 ounce box lasagna noodles, uncooked

1 16 ounce carton low-fat ricotta cheese

2 cups skim mozzarella cheese, grated

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Pour one cup of sauce into bottom of 13" chef pan. Place one layer of uncooked lasagna noodles on top. Continue layering in the following order: 1 cup sauce, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 cup sauce, another layer of noodles, 1 cup sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and finally Parmesan cheese on top. Cover and turn heat to medium for 5 minutes. Reduce to low and cook for 35-40 minutes.  Let cool before serving.

Calories 310, Fat Grams 16, Carbohydrate Grams 17

MEAT SAUCE

2 pounds lean ground beef

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 28 ounce can plum diced tomatoes

1 12 ounce can tomato sauce

1 tablespoon dried parsley

2 tablespoons dried sweet basil

1 tablespoon sugar

salt & pepper to taste

Brown ground beef in steamer over medium heat. Drain fat drippings and return meat to 4 or 6 quart pan. Add onion and garlic to meat, cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes. Add all other ingredients, continue cooking over low heat 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Use in lasagna recipe or over your favorite pasta.

BEEF AND CHINESE VEGETABLES
1 pound lean beef round steak or top sirloin

2/3 cup green beans, sliced

2/3 cup carrots, sliced

2/3 cup snow peas, sliced

2/3 cup cauliflower, sliced

2/3 cup Chinese cabbage, sliced

4 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

2/3 cup water

Trim fat from beef.  Slice beef across the grain into 1/2" strips.  Clean and prepare all vegetables, rinse in 3 quart saucepan, drain water leaving only what clings to vegetables.  Cover and place over medium heat until seal forms.  Reduce to low, simmer 5-10 minutes.  Vegetables should be tender but still crisp.

While vegetables are cooking, preheat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add beef and stir-fry about 2-3 minutes.

Mix cornstarch, ginger, garlic powder, soy sauce, and water.  Stir cornstarch mixture into beef.  Heat until sauce starts to boil.  Serve sauce over vegetables.

Calories 202, Fat Grams 5, Carbohydrate Grams 12

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