Lasagna Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 envelope spaghetti sauce mix, divided
• 1 package (16 ounces) hot roll mix
• 1 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
• 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water and 3 tablespoons spaghetti sauce mix; heat through.
• In a large bowl, combine contents of roll mix and yeast packets; add remaining spaghetti sauce mix. Stir in warm water until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
• Roll into a 17-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; build up edges slightly. Spread cottage cheese over dough. Top with meat mixture and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Lasagna Pizza published in Simple & Delicious September/October 2006, p17