Rice Lasagna
A hearty and flavorful rice lasagna combining seasoned ground meat, creamy cheese layers, and tender rice. This dish offers a comforting twist on traditional lasagna, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Its cheesy, savory profile appeals to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium skillet, brown ground beef or turkey with chopped onion; drain excess fat.
- Stir in prepared spaghetti sauce and mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine Ricotta or cottage cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and egg whites; mix thoroughly.
- Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce in the prepared pan.
- Add half of the cooked rice over the sauce.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture over the rice.
- Repeat the layers: top with remaining meat sauce, rice, and cheese mixture.
- Spread the remaining sauce on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
511
kcal
26% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).