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.
