GLUTEN FREE "LASAGNA"

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Deluxe Rice Pasta & Extra Cheesy Cheddar
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for baking pan
  • 8 oz. ground beef or turkey (optional)
  • 1 1/3 c. prepared marinara sauce
  • 2/3 c. ricotta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano (or 2 tsp. dried oregano)
  • 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F.

2. PREPARE Rice Pasta & Extra Cheesy Cheddar according to directions.
 
3. MEANWHILE, if using meat, heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add beef or turkey and brown. (If not using meat, stir olive oil into pasta.)
 
4. LAYER one third Deluxe Rice Pasta & Extra Cheesy Cheddar in oiled 8x8-in. baking pan; top with half of meat, half of marinara sauce, half of ricotta, and half of oregano. Repeat. Finish with final third of Rice Pasta & Extra Cheesy Cheddar. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
 
5. BAKE 20 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted.