Ingredients
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1
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lb
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ground meat
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1/2
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cup
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onion, chopped
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1/4
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cup
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green bell pepper, diced
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1
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each
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minced garlic
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1
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tsp
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salt
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1
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tsp
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dried parsley flakes
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1/2
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tsp
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fresh oregano leaves
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1/2
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tsp
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fresh basil leaves
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1/4
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tsp
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ground black pepper
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1
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can
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(8 oz.) tomato sauce
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1
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can
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(28 oz.) whole stewed tomatoes
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3
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cups
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rice, white, cooked, long grain
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1
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lb
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cream-style cottage cheese
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1/3
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cup
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Parmesan cheese
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Cooking Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brown ground beef in skillet. Drain off excess fat. Stir in onion, green pepper, and garlic. Sauté until tender. Add seasonings, tomato sauce, and tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Into buttered 3-quart baking dish, layer the cooked rice, cottage cheese, and meat sauce. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30-minutes. Remove and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake additional 10-minutes.