¼ pound ground pork

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash Classic Italiano Seasoning Blend

½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend

1 (14.5-ounce) can Muir Glen Organic No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes

¼ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

¼ cup cottage cheese

2 ounces provolone cheese, shredded or cut into small pieces

1 large egg, beaten

2 cups spinach noodles, cooked

• Preheat oven to 350°. Treat a casserole dish with nonstick spray.

• Bring a small nonstick sauté pan treated with nonstick spray to temperature over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork. Sprinkle with the onion powder and seasoning blends. Pan-fry until cooked through. (At this point you can blot the pork with paper towels to remove excess fat; however, the nutritional analysis allows for the fat.)

• Add the cooked pork, tomatoes, cheeses, and egg to a large bowl; stir to combine. Fold the cooked noodles into the mixture, making sure the noodles are completely coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until the mixture is heated through and set and the cheese is melted.

Cheese, Please

Cheese can be a valuable source of calcium — if chosen wisely. Avoid processed cheese; it has a much higher sodium content. Natural cheese is best. Think of its use in a dish as that of a condiment to enhance the flavor rather than as the main ingredient.