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Lasagna Casserole w/Toasted Cheese Garlic Cheese Bread

Source of Recipe

nikibone.com


List of Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 large box bowtie pasta, cooked and drained
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 24 ounce carton small curd cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 26 ounce jar spaghetti sauce



Recipe

Cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine pasta, 3 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining pepper, stir gently. Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish. Top with the beef mixture and spaghetti sauce. Cover and bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Toasted Garlic Cheese Bread---

1 longloaf of Italian bread
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup fresh herbs, parsley, thyme or basil
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan


Preheat broiler. Slice loaf of bread lengthwise and separate. In food processor combine garlic and herbs and process for 10 seconds until coarsely chopped. Add butter and process until smooth and well combined. Spread butter mixture over halves of bread, place on a baking sheet and sprinkle grated cheese over bread. Broil in oven for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cut into 1 inch slices and serve warm.