Pizza Rice Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022
Anyone who enjoys pizza and lasagna will like this Italian-style rice. It sure has a broad appeal with my family and friends. Usually, I make two or three of these casseroles at one time and freeze some for future enjoyment.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • Dash pepper
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, parsley, garlic powder, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Combine the rice and cottage cheese; spoon half into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with half of the meat mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 335 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1075mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.