Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup diced green pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. parsley
- 1/2 tsp. oregano flakes
- 1/2 tsp. basil leaves
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 can tomato sauce (small)
- 1 can stewed tomatoes (standard size)
- 1 lb. cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Directions
Precook three cups rice. Brown beef in skillet. Drain, stir in onions, green pepper and garlic. Saute' until tender. Add seasonings, tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes. Simmer five minutes to blend flavors. In 3-qt. casserole, make layers of rice, cottage cheese and meat sauce. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake another ten minutes, covered.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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