Italian Sausage Rice Casserole

Name: Italian Sausage Rice Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1/2 cup uncooked instant rice; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

The key to the distinctive flavor in this casserole is the use of Italian sausage. The nice balance of ingredients gives it an old-fashioned taste and it's just the right amount for two.

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

In a small skillet, cook the sausage, onion and red pepper over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat. Stir in the rice, basil, soup, water and 1/4 cup cheese.
Transfer to an ungreased 3-cup baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 442 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 1531mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Rice and Sausage Casserole in Reminisce February/March 2007

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pajamaangel

May 18, 2015

This is really good. I doubled the recipe, but realized I didn't have two cans of tomato soup. I added a can of tomato juice and eliminated the water to keep the integrity of the dish. It turned out perfectly. I will use this recipe again for a nice, quick meal.
irishgalnw

Feb 19, 2014

I just made this recipe and it was so good! I added some broccoli and kale and used cheddar cheese since I had no mozzarella on hand. The next time I think I will add some sort of spice and mushrooms.