<<BACK     Lasagna Rice

 
 
 
  1/2 c Rice,long-grain
1/3 lb Ground beef
1/3 Onion,medium-size,chopped
1/8 c Green pepper,sweet,chopped
1/3 cn Spaghetti sauce (32oz)
1/3 Egg
1/3 pk Cottage cheese,low-fat (16oz)
1/3 pk Mozzarella cheese,shredded
1/8 c Parmesan cheese,grated

1. Cook rice following package directions, salt
optional. Reserve.

2. Coat 13x9x2" baking dish with nonstick
vegetable-oil cooking spray.

3. Brown beef in large skillet over medium-high heat,
breaking up clumps. Carefully pour off excess fat. Add
onion and green pepper; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add
spaghetti sauce.

4. Beat egg slightly in medium-size bowl. Stir in
cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese.

5. Spread half the meat sauce over bottom of prepared
baking dish. Spoon half the rice evenly over sauce;
top with half the cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.

6. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350'F) for 50
minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.