Best 10 Three Cheese Rice Lasagna Recipes

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Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, but one of the most popular versions is three cheese rice lasagna. This dish is made with a combination of three types of cheese, a creamy sauce, and layers of pasta and rice. It is baked until golden brown and bubbly, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA



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With all the flavors of lasagna with none of the layering, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious.-Del Mason of Martensville, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 package (6.4 ounces) lasagna dinner mix
2-1/4 cups hot water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta from the dinner mix, contents of seasoning mix, water, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms and onions. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-13 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. , Cover and bake the remaining casserole 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. , To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1012mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CLASSIC RICE LASAGNA



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Classic Rice Lasagna

Time 40m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
2 bags Success® Brown Rice or Success® White 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

Steps:

  • 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.

THREE-CHEESE SKILLET LASAGNA



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A simple garlicky tomato sauce and 3 Italian cheeses make this super-quick version of lasagna especially delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

43 ounces canned whole peeled plum tomatoes (from a 28-ounce can and a 15-ounce can)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese, room temperature
1 box (12 ounces) no-boil lasagna noodles
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, pulse tomatoes until coarsely pureed. In a large deep skillet, bring tomatoes, garlic, and oil to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce to a simmer and cook on medium until thickened, about 12 minutes (you should have 5 cups marinara sauce).
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together egg yolk, ricotta, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Carefully pour sauce into a heatproof bowl and return 3/4 cup to skillet; spread sauce evenly. Add a single layer of noodles, breaking them up to fit. Top with half the ricotta mixture, spreading evenly. Follow with a second layer of noodles, then 1 1/2 cups marinara. Add a third layer of noodles, then remaining ricotta mixture. Follow with a final noodle layer, then remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and pecorino over top.
  • Bake lasagna until golden and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 g, Fat 34 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g

RICE LASAGNA



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This lasagna-style dish uses rice instead of noodles. It has a very simple ingredient list, which makes this a great base recipe.

Provided by SarahD

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups cooked rice, cooled
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups cottage cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce and garlic powder.
  • Mix rice, eggs, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Mix 2 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
  • Spread half the rice mixture in a 3-quart baking dish, followed by half the cheese mixture and half the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over the final layer of meat sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 975 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

THREE-CHEESE RICE LASAGNA



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Fans of traditional lasagna are sure to be intrigued by this tasty twist-a rice-based version. Writes Gwen Cantwell from Sharon, Wisconsin. "I discovered this recipe in a weight-loss class...and my family loves it. It has all the flavor of classic lasagna made with noodles with only a fraction of the fat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg white
3 cups cooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine spaghetti sauce and mushrooms; set aside. In another bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and egg white., In a microwave-safe 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the sauce, half of the rice and half of the cottage cheese mixture; repeat layers. Top with the remaining sauce. , Microwave at 50% power for 7-12 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THREE CHEESE VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 box lasagna noodles
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup seeded and chopped zucchini
1 cup seeded and chopped squash
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 medium onion, diced
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 13 by 9-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl soak noodles in hot tap water until soft and slightly pliable; about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the water and set them aside.
  • In a small microwavable bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon paprika, and the red pepper flakes. Microwave for 30 seconds to melt the butter. Add the panko, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and the parsley. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add oil. Gently add the broccoli and cauliflower. Stir in the zucchini and squash, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the onions and saute until translucent. Whisk in 2 teaspoons of cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, the flour and 1 tablespoon of garlic. Add the milk and vegetable stock and season with salt, to taste. Whisk together and allow to simmer for a few minutes, then stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan.
  • Ladle some of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan, then add a layer of noodles, then some vegetables and some more sauce. Add another layer of noodles, then the cottage cheese, then vegetables, then some mozzarella and sauce again. Repeat and finish with a layer of noodles. Cover with the remaining sauce and top with the panko mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The last 10 minutes, remove the foil to get a crunchier crust. Remove from the oven and allow to rest before cutting and serving.

THREE-CHEESE RICE LASAGNA



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Fans of traditional lasagna are sure to be intrigued by this tasty twist-a rice-based version. Writes Gwen Cantwell from Sharon, Wisconsin. "I discovered this recipe in a weight-loss class...and my family loves it. It has all the flavor of classic lasagna made with noodles with only a fraction of the fat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg white
3 cups cooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine spaghetti sauce and mushrooms; set aside. In another bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and egg white., In a microwave-safe 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the sauce, half of the rice and half of the cottage cheese mixture; repeat layers. Top with the remaining sauce. , Microwave at 50% power for 7-12 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THREE-CHEESE RICE LASAGNA



Three-Cheese Rice Lasagna image

Fans of traditional lasagna are sure to be intrigued by this tasty twist--a rice-based version. Writes Gwen Cantwell from Sharon, Wisconsin. 'I discovered this recipe in a weight-loss class...and my family loves it. It has all the flavor of classic lasagna made with noodles with only a fraction of the fat.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (4.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 egg white
3 cups cooked long-grain rice
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine spaghetti sauce and mushrooms; set aside. In another bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and egg white; mix well.
  • In a microwave-safe 8-in. square baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, layer a third of the sauce, half of the rice and half of the cottage cheese mixture; repeat layers. Top with the remaining sauce. Microwave at 50% power for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 662.1 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

THREE CHEESE VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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Make and share this Three Cheese Vegetable Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wilson716

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (16 ounce) box lasagna noodles
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 tablespoon freshly chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup broccoli floret
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup seeded and chopped zucchini
1 cup seeded and chopped squash
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 medium onion, diced
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 1/2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable stock
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 13 by 9-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl soak noodles in hot tap water until soft and slightly pliable; about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the water and set them aside.
  • In a small microwavable bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon paprika, and the red pepper flakes. Microwave for 30 seconds to melt the butter. Add the panko, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and the parsley. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add oil. Gently add the broccoli and cauliflower. Stir in the zucchini and squash, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the onions and saute until translucent. Whisk in 2 teaspoons of cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, the flour and 1 tablespoon of garlic. Add the milk and vegetable stock and season with salt, to taste. Whisk together and allow to simmer for a few minutes, then stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan.
  • Ladle some of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan, then add a layer of noodles, then some vegetables and some more sauce. Add another layer of noodles, then the cottage cheese, then vegetables, then some mozzarella and sauce again. Repeat and finish with a layer of noodles.
  • Cover with the remaining sauce and top with the panko mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The last 10 minutes, remove the foil to get a crunchier crust. Remove from the oven and allow to rest before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.1, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 71.9, Sodium 669, Carbohydrate 76.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 32

THREE CHEESE SPINACH LASAGNA



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This recipe was given to me by my son's fiance. It is very tasty and easy to make. The measurements are only a quideline as you will find when making it you will be able to use your own judgement on how much to use.

Provided by Honni

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

250 g ricotta cheese, creamy style (I use low fat)
250 g mozzarella cheese
250 g cheddar cheese (I use low fat)
570 g tomato & onion flavoured pasta sauce
500 g baby spinach leaves (frozen is OK too, just defrost and remove excess water first)
375 g lasagna sheets (I use fresh sheets)

Steps:

  • Pre hear oven to 180c.
  • Grease lasagne pan.
  • Spread some of tomato sauce on bottom of dish.
  • Lay lasagne sheets on top of sauce.
  • Spread half riccotta cheese on top.
  • Spread a third of the mozzarella and a third of the cheddar cheese.
  • Lay half of the spinach on top of cheeses.
  • Spread some more of the tomato sauce on top and repeat.
  • Finish with lasagne sheets and top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in oven for 40 minutes.

Tips:

  • Soak the lasagna noodles in hot water for 15-20 minutes before assembling the lasagna. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming dry and brittle.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your lasagna. This will create a more complex and flavorful dish. Some good options include ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce. The sauce is what really brings the lasagna together. Make sure to use a sauce that you love and that has a lot of flavor.
  • Layer the lasagna in a baking dish in the following order: sauce, noodles, cheese, sauce, noodles, cheese, and so on. Repeat this process until you have used up all of the ingredients.
  • Bake the lasagna in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the noodles are cooked through.
  • Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Three-cheese rice lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your lasagna turns out perfect every time. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give three-cheese rice lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!

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