Rice Lasagna

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Title: RICE LASAGNA
Categories: Italian, Rice, Ethnic, Casseroles
Yield: 4 servings

1/2 c Rice,long-grain
1/3 lb Ground beef
1/3 Onion,medium-size,chopped
1/16 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
1/16 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.

(Lisa Matthews, Jamestown TN)

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