Lasagna-Style Rice Bake
Lasagna-Style Rice Bake layers hearty seasoned beef with creamy cottage cheese, melty mozzarella, and nutty Parmesan over tender grains of rice for a cozy, comforting bite. Each forkful blends rich tomato sauce with a cheesy, casserole-style texture that’s perfect for family dinners or casual potlucks. Serve it hot when you want the flavors of classic lasagna without the noodles.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lasagna-Style Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard the grease. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and garlic powder.
- 3
Combine the rice, eggs, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- 4
Spread 1/2 of the rice mixture in a 3-quart baking dish, then add 1/2 of the cheese mixture and 1/2 of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over the final layer of meat sauce.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 819.5 kcal High 41%
- Protein 45.25 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 64.28 g 23%
- Total Fat 40.5 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 22.59 g High 113%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 184.09 mg High 61%
- Sodium 1204.78 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 6.87 g --
- Added Sugars 1.94 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 680.66 mg Good Source 52%
- Iron 4.03 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 152.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 198.45 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Lasagna Style Rice Bake is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cottage Cheese, Eggs, Garlic Powder, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 819.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lasagna-Style Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Cottage Cheese, Eggs, Garlic Powder, Ground Beef, Rice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lasagna-Style Rice Bake?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 819.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lasagna-Style Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lasagna-Style Rice Bake healthy?
- Lasagna-Style Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 819.5 calories and 45.25 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1204.78 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.59 g (113% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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