Prep time: 15 min.

Cook time: 55 min.

Total time: 1hr. 10 min.

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1 lb. ground beef

1 small onion, diced

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced

1 (680mL) can of your favorite pasta sauce

2 cups water

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

6 uncooked Whole Wheat lasagna noodles

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (optional)

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. dried oregano or 1 1/2 tsp. fresh oregano

1 tsp. dried basil or 1 1/2 tsp. fresh basil

1 Tbsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1/2 cup Ricotta cheese or Cottage cheese

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated