Easy Casseroles & One-Dish Meals/1997

Rice-Crusted Italian Casserole

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 15 minutes 35 minutes 170 25 3g 510mg 30g 10g 10mg


INGREDIENTS:
1-1/2 cups cooked rice 1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product or 1 egg 2/3 cup shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese
2 cups reduced-fat spaghetti sauce 1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into rings 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into rings
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves



1 Heat oven to 450 F. Spray square nonstick pan, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray.
2 Mix rice, egg product and half of the cheese. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Bake about 15 minutes or until set.
3 Spread spaghetti sauce over crust. Top with bell peppers, basil and remaining cheese.
4 Bake about 20 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly. Cool slightly before cutting.

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