ZESTY RICE LASAGNA

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Provided by Marilyn LaFontaine

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -cups hot cooked river rice or any long grained rice
2 large eggs
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzerella cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 lb lean angus ground beef
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon oregano
1 -15 1/2 ounce jar of your favorite pasta sauce

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2. In large mixing bowl combine the Rice,1 Egg,1/3 Cup of the Parmesan Cheese,keep remaining for top of Lasagna
3. In seperate bowl combine 1 Egg,1 1/2 Cups of the Mozzerella Cheese,Ricotta Cheese,1/3 of Parmesan Cheese and the Parsley.
4. In a Large skillet brown the meat breaking into small pieces.Drain and add the Sauce,Oregano and heat the mixture.
5. Spray a 11 1/2x2 1/2 inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray
6. Evenly spread half the rice mixture into bottom of dish.Top with half of the cheese mixture and half of the meat mixture.Repeat the layers just as you would if making a regular lasagna.Sprinkle with the remaining Mozzerella and Parmesan Cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes