Rice Casserole Italiano Recipe

Name: Rice Casserole Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 qt. zucchini or 2 pkg. (10 oz. each; frozen); 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 c. chopped onions; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp. each salt and basil; 1/2 tsp. gorund oregano; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 2 c. brown rice, cooked; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 c. cottage cheese; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 qt. zucchini or 2 pkg. (10 oz. each; frozen)
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp. each salt and basil
1/2 tsp. gorund oregano
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 c. brown rice, cooked
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 c. cottage cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese

1
Cook zucchini in boiling water about 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Drain well.
3
Cook meat, onions, garlic and seasonings in a large skillet until onions are transparent.
4
Stir in rice and tomato sauce. Blend cottage cheese and egg.
5
Arrange half of zucchini slices in a buttered shallow 2-quart casserole.
6
Spoon on meat mixture.
7
Spread cottage cheese over meat mixture.
8
Top with remaining zucchini and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
9
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

1288

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 qt. zucchini or 2 pkg. (10 oz. each; frozen), 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 c. chopped onions, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Rice Casserole Italiano falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rice Casserole Italiano

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