Pizza Rice Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   In large skillet brown the ground beef and onion.
2. 2
   Add tomato sauce, garlic, sugar, pepper, oregano, parsley flakes.
3. 3
   Cover and simmer for 15 min.
4. 4
   Cook rice and combine with cottage cheese, 1/4 t. oregano, and 1/2 t. Italian seasoning.
5. 5
   Put 1/2 of rice mixture in a buttered 2 qt. casserole.
6. 6
   Top with 1/2 of meat-tomato sauce. Alternate layers, ending with tomato sauce.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with 1/2 c. shredded cheese and parmesan cheese as desired.
8. 8
   Bake at 325 degrees for 30 min.