Cream Cheese Lasagna with Bell Pepper Rings

 Another Southern Living Classic.

 

 

Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

3/4 can of (16 oz) tomato sauce

1/3 cup water

1 T dried parsley

3 t Italian seasonings

1/2 t garlic powder

1 1/2 t beef bouillon  granules

1 (8oz) package of cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sour cream

1 cup whole fat cottage cheese

10 oz pepperoni

2 cups shredded mozzarella

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

6 Green pepper rings  

Directions:

Cook beef and onion in a heavy skillet till brown; drain. Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce and spices. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Combine cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese and eggs. Mix well.

Layers: 2 layers

1/2 Noodles

1/2 Cheese mixture

1/2 Pepperoni

1/2 Meat sauce

1/2 Mozzarella

Top with Parmesan cheese.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove cover and place bell pepper rings on top and bake uncovered for 5 minutes more.  

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.