Pizza Rice Casserole

I cut this out of a magazine; I think Taste of Home. My guys loved it!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 16  ounces tomato sauce
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1  dash pepper
• 2  cups cooked rice
• 1⁄2 cup small curd cottage cheese
• 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. In large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat then drain.
2. Add the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, parsley, garlic powder, oregano and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Combine the rice and cottage cheese.Put 1/2 into a greased 11"x7"x2" baking dish.
5. Top with half of the meat mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake uncovered, at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes until heated through and bubbly.