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Cheesy Rice Marinara
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Cheesy Rice Marinara

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

955
Calories
41g
Protein
57g
Fat
67g
Carbs

Counts 14 of 15 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 14-ounce jar prepared spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach or one 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • Vegetable cooking spray

Directions

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Heat oil in medium-size skillet. Saute onion and garlic in oil 2 to 3 minutes or until Onion is translucent. Remove from heat, stir in rice; set aside.

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Combine ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in large bowl. Stir until smooth. Add onions and rice.

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Spread layer of spaghetti sauce on bottom of 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan coated with vegetable spray. Top sauce with alternating layers of ricotta cheese mixture, spinach and mozzarella Cheese finishing with remaining spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake covered at 400 degrees 30 to 40 minutes. Remove cover during last 10 minutes to achieve even browning.

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