I took some Omega 3 supplements intermittently throughout my pregnancy just in case, but there is not any hard science on this. They are in all the formulas now, and probably will make their way to be a standard part of a vitamin either way. They don’t really have a down side, but some people don’t like the taste. Still, I know lots of smart people whose moms didn’t take them a generation ago. Fish and eggs are great natural sources.
Eating For Two: Dinner
This dinner provides the iron and protein you need. If you are vegetarian, use kidney beans and vegetarian ground beef instead.
Beth’s Lasagna Bolognese
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2-1/2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Cooking spray
- One box no-boil lasagna noodles
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Brown beef and pork; drain. Add onion and carrot; cook for two to three minutes.
3. Add broth, tomato paste, and parsley. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for twenty minutes.
4. Melt butter in another pan and stir in flour. Cook one to two minutes on medium heat. Pour in milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and stir until thick.
5. Spray a nine by thirteen inch pan with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of meat mixture on bottom of pan.
6. Top with four noodles; layer with half of remaining meat mixture, then half of white sauce.
7. Repeat step six; top with Parmesan cheese.
8. Cover with foil and bake twenty minutes; remove foil and bake another ten minutes.
