Beef 'n' Sausage Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
• 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
• 3 teaspoons italian seasoning, divided
• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, cook 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.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, melt cream cheese over medium heat. Remove from the heat. Stir in cottage cheese, eggs and parsley.

3. 3

   Spread the meat sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with three 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.

4. 4

   Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes more or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 12 servings.