Three Cheese Spaghetti

Ingredients:

8 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese*
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese, optional

Sauce Ingredients:

8 ounces ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups spaghetti sauce
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 ounces (1/2 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese, optional

Instructions:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions (al dente).
Drain and return to pan (remove from heat though!).
Add butter and stir until butter is melted.
Add remaining pasta ingredients, stirring to combine.
Spread pasta-cheese mixture in the bottom of a greased 8-inch square baking dish.


2. Brown ground beef with the garlic and onion.
Drain grease and return to pan.
Add pepper, spaghetti sauce, sugar, and Italian seasoning.
Stir well and then pour over the pasta, spreading evenly.
Sprinkle cheese on top if desired.


3. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until top cheese is browned and spaghetti is bubbly.

Additional Notes:
*If desired, substitute part of the mozzarella cheese with shredded cheddar cheese.

Preparation Time:
30-40 minutes

Cooking Time:
35 minutes

Submitted by: Caroline G.

Source: www.tammysrecipes.com

Rice Lasagna

Ingredients:

This recipe intrigued me as my family loves lasagna, however, I don't always have lasagna noodles on hand, but always have rice in my pantry.

1 bag Success® White or Brown Rice
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 lb lean ground beef
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Coat 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool slightly.
Combine rice, eggs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl.
Mix well; set aside.
Combine 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese in separate bowl.
Mix well; set aside.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
Add meat and brown over medium heat; drain off excess fat.
Add spaghetti sauce and garlic powder; continue cooking until thoroughly heated. Spoon one-half of rice mixture into baking dish.
Cover with one-half of cheese mixture.
Top with one-half of meat sauce.
Repeat layers.
Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

I prepared my rice in our rice cooker (one cup dry rice to two cups of water for this recipe). The dish was great the first night and super reheated too!