Pizza Rice Casserole

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Christine Reimer

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 16, 2022

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.

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Pizza Rice Casserole

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Yield:4 servings
Prep:25 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 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
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
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