~~Rice Lasagna~~

1 pound lean ground beef or bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1 28- to 32-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
2 slightly beaten eggs
2 cups low-fat cream-style cottage cheese (about 16 ounces)
1 8-ounce package shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)
4 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. In large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce; heat through.
2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together the eggs, cottage cheese, and mozzarella cheese; set aside.
3. In 3-quart rectangular baking dish, layer half of the meat-sauce mixture, half of the cooked rice, and half of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven about 50 minutes or until top is golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.