Beef Lasagna

Ingredients:

•  8 ounces whole wheat lasagna noodles
•  1 pound lean ground beef
•  1/2 cup chopped onion
•  8 ounces mushrooms, optional
•  1 jar (about 16 ounces) spaghetti sauce, your favorite
•  1 teaspoon garlic powder
•  1/2 teaspoon salt
•  1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
•  1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crumbled
•  1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
•  2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
•  3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, brown
beef, onion, and mushrooms; drain well. Stir in spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, salt, oregano, and basil. In a 2-quart buttered baking dish (about 11x7x2-inches), layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the sauce and 1/3 of the ricotta cheese or cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers twice. Bake lasagna at 350° for 30 minutes, or until thoroughly heated and bubbly. Let stand for 8 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.