Lasagna in a Bun

Name: Lasagna in a Bun
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1 large egg white; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 6 small submarine or hoagie buns (8 inches)

These sandwiches provide the terrific taste of lasagna without the noodles without the noodles and time-consuming preparation. I often make them share at church dinners. Reba Albers, Long Island, North Carolina

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 large egg white
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
6 small submarine or hoagie buns (8 inches)

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and salt. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup mozzarella, ricotta, egg white, Parmesan and remaining Italian seasoning; mix well.
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.) Spoon meat mixture into buns; top with the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Replace bun tops. Wrap each in heavy-duty foil. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until heated through.