Mama Lorraine's Kitchen
Lasagna in a Bun
- 8 hoagie buns
- 1 beaten egg
- ¾ pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 4 oz.
- 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- ½ of a 1 1/3 oz. envelope dry onion soup mix, 1/4 cup
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese or drained cottage cheese
Slice off tops of buns and hollow out centers, leaving ½" thick shells. Reserve bread crumbs for another use.
Beef Mixture:
Brown beef and drain. Add tomato sauce, soup mix, and herbs. Cook, uncovered over low heat 5 minutes. Uncover, cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
Cheese Mixture:
In bowl, combine egg, ricotta cheese and ½ cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon ½ of meat mixture into bottoms of rolls. Top with cheese mixture, then remaining meat mixture. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Replace bun tops. Wrap sandwiches individually in foil. Bake 20-25 minutes in 400 degree oven until hot.
Makes 8 servings.
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