1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
2 tsp. seasoned salt
1-2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
3 packets Equal sweetener
29 oz. can tomato sauce
6 oz. can tomato paste
8 oz. can mushrooms, drained
3 1/2 c. water
12 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 c. ricotta cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
9 oz. uncooked lasagna noodles

In a large pan, brown beef with onion and seasonings. Stir in tomato sauce, paste, mushrooms and water. Simmer 10-15 minutes. The mixture should be thin. Mix together cottage, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.

Spray 9 x 13 inch pan with Pam. Layer 1/3 of uncooked noodles, 1/3 of cheese mixture, 1/3 of the sauce and 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella. Continue with 2 more layers of each until pan is filled. Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1 1/2 hours. Cut into 8 equal pieces. Freeze if desired. 8 servings. One serving = 4 protein, 1 1/2 bread, 1 1/2 vegetable, 30 optional calories.