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Rice Lasagna
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serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
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ingredients
1 1/2 cup raw rice
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 jar (32 ounce size) spaghetti sauce
1 egg
1 carton (16 ounce size) cottage cheese
1 package Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
directions
Cook rice following package directions, salt optional. Reserve.
Coat 13x9x2" baking dish with nonstick vegetable-oil cooking spray.
Brown beef in large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up clumps. Carefully pour off excess fat. Add onion and green pepper; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add spaghetti sauce.
Beat egg slightly in medium-size bowl. Stir in cottage cheese and mozzarella cheese. Spread half the meat sauce over bottom of prepared baking dish. Spoon half the rice evenly over sauce; top with half the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees F) for 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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nutrition data
758 calories, 36 grams fat, 67 grams carbohydrates, 41 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
October 13, 2013
this was a new twist on a sacred favorite. everyone- even dad- loved it. I'm glad we gave it a chance and tried it. who knew! (However, we aren't telling grandma)