Lunch
MinuteВ Rice Lasagna
A time-saving twist on lasagna using rice instead of noodles. Layers of meat, sauce, cheese, and rice make for a fun and filling casserole.
Ingredients:
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup minuteВ® white rice, uncooked
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (15.5 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool slightly. Combine rice, eggs and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Mix well; set aside.
- Combine 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese in separate bowl. Mix well; set aside. Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add meat and brown over medium heat; drain off excess fat. Add spaghetti sauce and garlic powder; continue cooking until thoroughly heated.
- Spoon one-half rice mixture into baking dish. Cover with one-half of cheese mixture. Top with one-half of meat sauce. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.