EASY LASAGNA IN A BUN

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"This tasty recipe is always a hit because it's a little different," says Margaret Peterson of Forest City, Iowa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
8 hoagie buns
3/4 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, soup mix, basil and oregano. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. , Cut a thin slice off the top of each bun. Carefully hollow out bun bottoms, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). , In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese; spoon into buns. Top with meat mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Replace bun tops. , Wrap each sandwich in heavy-duty foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges