Classic Rice Lasagna

This gluten-free lasagna is made with Success® Brown Rice and a blend of ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Try it tonight!

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Classic Rice Lasagna

Cooking time
PREP TIME 15 mins
Cooking time
COOK TIME 25 mins
Servings
SERVES 6-8
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 40 mins

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 bags Success® Brown Rice
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce

Instructions

  • This Classic Rice Lasagna with brown rice, is made with a simple-to-make meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and tons of Parmesan. It’s hearty, quick to prepare and perfect for dinner, any night of the week.

    Step 1

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

    Step 2

  • Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly. Thoroughly combine rice, eggs, and 1/2 cup Parmesan in a medium bowl. Set aside.

    Step 3

  • Combine 1/4 cup Parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta in a separate bowl. Mix well and set aside.

    Step 4

  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned. Drain off excess fat. Add marinara sauce to skillet and continue cooking until heated through.

    Step 5

  • Spoon half of rice mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with half of cheese mixture. Top with half of meat sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

    Step 6

  • Bake lasagna for 15 to 20 minutes, or until heated through.

A Classic, Made Gluten Free

If you’ve only ever had pasta-based lasagna, it’s time to try something new! For this recipe, we’ve taken classic lasagna and turned it into a gluten-free rice masterpiece. Enjoy this gluten-free lasagna with whole grain brown rice. With this dish on the table, you’ll feel like it’s Sunday at Nonna’s house!

In this recipe, we cook two bags of our Success® Boil-in-Bag Brown Rice and mix it with two lightly beaten eggs and Parmesan cheese. Next, we layer this rice mixture with a blend of Parmesan, mozzarella and ricotta cheese, as well as a browned beef tomato sauce.

After you’ve layered these 3 components, you can sit back and let the oven take over. In just 15 to 20 minutes, you’ll have a savory, comforting, cheesy Classic Rice Lasagna perfect for a weeknight dinner or your next dinner party.

Rice Swap

Not a fan of whole grains? Ditch the brown rice and try this recipe with our Success® White Rice. It’s just as tasty and easy to prepare.

Other Recipe Inspiration

Looking to switch it up and go meatless? Try out some vegan meatloaf recipes for a new way to make a classic dish!