Recipe 340 - Lazy Lasagna

It seemed like a "comfort food" kinda night. Lasagna is my all time favorite food so anything that claims to make it easy so I can have it more excites me. So when we saw this recipe I decided to give it a go.

I changed a few things up. I used only 1 package of veggie ground round, added some mushrooms and spinach. I cooked the pasta up first and mixed it with the sauce. I layered half the pasta, topped with the cheese mixture, the rest of the pasta and the shredded cheese. Because I had cooked the pasta, I didn't cover with foil and cooked it for 30-40 minutes instead and then a quick broil.

We served this with a salad and it was a huge hit! Even the Dragon asked to try some and had seconds!! I did have to make sure all the mushrooms were out of his serving. I don't know if it was as lasagna-ey as a real one, but for a quick weeknight casserole it sure hit the spot :)

Lazy Lasagna

• 1 package ground round
• 12 ounces uncooked pasta
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 cups cheese shredded
• 2 can (680 mL) pasta sauce
• 2 cups spinach
• 6 mushrooms

1. MIX 1 can (680 mL) pasta sauce and 2 pouches simulated ground beef. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups reduced fat cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups Kraft Mozzarella Shredded Cheese and 2 beaten eggs.

2. SPRAY a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Spread half the sauce mixture in bottom of dish. Top with cottage cheese mixture, 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta and remaining sauce mixture. Cover with foil.

3. BAKE at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 30 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with 1/2 cup more mozzarella cheese just before serving.

Servings: 8