Italian Sausage Rice Casserole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
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
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1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
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1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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