Easy Lasagna in a Bun Recipe

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“This tasty recipe is always a hit because it’s a little different,” says Margaret Peterson of Forest City, Iowa.

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Easy Lasagna in a Bun Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
8 hoagie buns
3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, soup mix, basil and oregano. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Cut a thin slice off the top of each bun. Carefully hollow out bun bottoms, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese; spoon into buns. Top with meat mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Replace bun tops.
Wrap each sandwich in heavy-duty foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich equals 351 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 753 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.

Originally published as Lasagna in a Bun in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008