Rice Italiano

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 378.0
  • Total Fat: 19.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 96.9 mg
  • Sodium: 691.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 36.5 g

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Introduction

A different spin on Lasagna, and a little bit healhier! A different spin on Lasagna, and a little bit healhier!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 cup uncooked brown or whole grain rice
    1/2 cup egg substitute
    1 pound ground turkey
    15 ounces spaghetti sauce
    2 cups mozzerella cheese
    1/2 cup cottage cheese
    1/2 cup grated parmasean cheese
    2 tbsp grated parmasean cheese
    garlic, salt, and pepper to taste

Directions

Prepare rice as directed on box. Set aside to cool slightly. Then add egg. In a skillet, thoroughly cook turkey, then add the spaghetti sauce. Continue to cook until heated throughout. In a separate bowl, combine all cheeses, except 2 tbsp of parmasean. In a greased 8 x 8 square glass dish, add half of the rice, followed by half of the cheese mixture, and then the meat sauce. Repeat the layers, and top with the 2 tbsp of parmasean cheese. Cook in oven at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly.

Serving Size: Makes 8 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MDKISSEL.