THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA

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With all the flavors of lasagna with none of the layering, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious.-Del Mason of Martensville, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 package (6.4 ounces) lasagna dinner mix
2-1/4 cups hot water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta from the dinner mix, contents of seasoning mix, water, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms and onions. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-13 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. , Cover and bake the remaining casserole 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. , To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1012mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.