Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna

1 lb. shredded pork (or ground beef)

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 green bell pepper, diced

28 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can refried beans

1 package taco seasoning

2 cups shredded mozzarella

2 cups shredded cheddar

1 1/2 cups cottage cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 tsp. cumin

1 egg

1 package raw lasagna noodles

1.  Brown pork with the taco seasoning, onion, garlic and 1/2 cup water. Cook until water is evaporated. If using ground beef, then brown beef and drain before adding other ingredients.

2.  Add green pepper, tomatoes and refried beans.  Simmer for 5 minutes.

3.  Mix cottage cheese, sour cream, cumin and egg.

4.  Mix together the mozzarella and cheddar.

5.  Now, we're going to layer everything in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Layer:

1 cup meat sauce

noodles to cover

3 cups meat sauce

noodles to cover

cottage cheese mixture

2 cups cheese

noodles to cover

2 cups meat sauce

6.  Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Remove foil and add remaining 2 cups cheese. Bake for 15 minutes.

7.  Let rest for 10 minutes.  Serve with taco toppings, if desired.