Fake Lasagna Casserole Recipe

ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 pound medium shell pasta, cooked and drained
1 pound shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
1 container (24 ounce size) small-curd cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 jar (26 ounce size) spaghetti sauce

directions

In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Sprinkle with salt and half the pepper; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining pepper; stir gently.

Pour into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch or shallow 3 qt. baking dish. Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be full). Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.

Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

nutrition data

750 calories, 34 grams fat, 61 grams carbohydrates, 49 grams protein per serving.

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