Lasagna Stuffed Peppers

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the ground beef with the onion in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it browns, until no longer pink.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and water. Simmer for 15 minutes, until thick (add a splash more water if you'd like it thinner).

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, and parmesan.

4. 4

   Arrange the pepper halves in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into the peppers, dividing evenly, then top with the beef mixture. Combine any leftover beef mixture with extra tomato sauce and spoon it into the bottom of the dish.

5. 5

   Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes.

6. 6

   Uncover, sprinkle with mozzarella, and bake 5 to 10 more minutes, uncovered.