Meatball Lasagna
INGREDIENTS
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2 medium green sweet peppers, stemmed, seeded, and quartered
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6 dried regular or whole wheat lasagna noodles
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1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
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1/2 15 ounce container (3/4 cup) light ricotta cheese
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1/4 cup soft goat cheese (chevre) or finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
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1 1/2 cups purchased light or low-fat tomato basil pasta sauce
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1/2 recipe cooked Mediterranean Meatballs (24)
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Shredded fresh basil or small fresh basil or oregano leaves (optional) 3/4
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12 ounce jar roasted red peppers 1 1/2
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cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs (about 2 slices) 1/2
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cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, (thawed) or 2 eggs lightly beaten 1/3
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cup tomato sauce 1/2
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cup snipped fresh basil, or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed 1/4
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cup snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2
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teaspoon salt 1/4
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teaspoon ground black pepper 2
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pounds 95 percent lean ground beef
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