Lazy Lasagna

Yield
6 servings


Ingredients
3 cups medium noodles or pasta, uncooked 750 mL
1 lb lean ground beef 500 g
½  cup chopped green pepper 125 mL
1 - 14 oz can tomato sauce 398 mL
½  tsp dried oregano 2 mL
1 cup cottage cheese* 250 mL
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese**, divided 250 mL
¼ cup sour cream 50 mL
2 Tbsp finely chopped green onions 30 mL
½  tsp salt 2 mL


Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). In large saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside. In large frying pan, sauté beef and green pepper until meat is browned and green pepper is tender; drain. Stir in tomato sauce and oregano. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside. In small bowl, combine cottage cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions and salt. Layer half of the noodles in ungreased 8 inch (20 cm) square baking dish. Cover with cheese mixture. Layer remaining noodles and top with meat sauce. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup (125 mL) cheddar cheese over meat sauce. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated
through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

* Or you can use Canadian ricotta cheese.

** Or you can shredded Canadian mozzarella or havarti cheese.



Nutrient Content
Per Serving: Energy 485.0 Kcal · Carbohydrate: 49.2 g · Protein: 35.8 g ·    Fat (Total): 15.5 g · Calcium: 206.0 mg

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