Ingredients
1 pound ground beef1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1 cup 4% cottage cheese2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preparation
In a large skillet, cook the beef, sausage, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Set aside 1 cup spaghetti sauce; stir remaining sauce into meat mixture. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened.
In a small saucepan, melt cream cheese over medium heat. Remove from the heat. Stir in cottage cheese, eggs and parsley.
Spread the meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, cheddar cheese, 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning and cream cheese mixture. Layer with remaining noodles and reserved spaghetti sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Italian seasoning.
Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes more or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
