PIZZA RICE CASSEROLE

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1075mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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