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                              RICE LASAGNA

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Rice
               Ethnic                           Casseroles

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    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 (32 oz)
    1/3                Egg
    1/3   pk           Cottage cheese, low-fat (16 oz)
    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.

 (Lisa Matthews, Jamestown TN)

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