Barbecue Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Colby cheese
• 1 cup (8 ounces) cottage cheese
• 1 egg

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. For barbecue sauce, in a large saucepan, combine the next 13 ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
5. Spread about 1/4 cup barbecue sauce in a greased 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish.
6. Layer with three noodles and half of the beef.
7. Spread with half of the remaining barbecue sauce; sprinkle with half of the mozzarella, cheddar and Colby cheeses.
8. Repeat layers.    
9. Combine cottage cheese and egg; spoon evenly over the top.
10. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until lightly browned.
11. Let stand for about 10 minutes before cutting.

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