Rice Lasagna

This cheesy beef lasagna-style dish uses cooked rice instead of noodles for a simple and delicious twist on traditional lasagna.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 461 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.75 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2.25 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce and garlic powder.

Step 3

Mix rice, eggs, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Mix 2 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in another bowl.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 of the rice mixture in a 3-quart baking dish, followed by 1/2 of the cheese mixture and 1/2 of the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over final layer of meat sauce.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.