Pizza Rice Casserole Submitted by D. Flinner, of Canton, Ohio.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• Dash pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Add the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, parsley, garlic powder, oregano and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Combine the rice and cottage cheese; spoon half into a greased 11-inch by 7-inch baking dish.
6. Top with half of the meat mixture.
7. Repeat layers.
8. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.