Pizza Rice Casserole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
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
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3/4 pound ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon oregano
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Dash pepper
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2 cups cooked rice
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1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
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1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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