Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 12 ounce Italian sausage, cut 1/2 inch thick
- 1 med Onion, finely minced
- 1 med Sweet red pepper, cut 1/2 inch squares
- 1 can Mushroom, thinly sliced
- 1 sm Zucchini, halved and sliced
- 3 c. White rice
- 2 3/4 c. Chicken broth
- 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Dry basil
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
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Baked Rice With Sausage, Peppers And Mushrooms
Servings: 4
Directions
- 1. Heat the oil in a heavy 12 inch skillet over moderately high heat.
- 2. Add in the sausage, and saute/fry for 5 min or possibly till browned.
- 3. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
- 4. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp. of the fat from the skillet and throw away.
- 5. Preheat the oven to 350.
- 6. Add in the onion to the skillet and saute/fry stirring for 5 min.
- 7. Add in the red pepper, mushrooms and zucchini and saute/fry, stirring occasionally, 5 min longer.
- 8. Stir in the rice tossing to coat.
- 9. Add in the stock, bring to a boil and stir in the Parmesan cheese, basil, pepper and sausage.
- 10. Transfer the mix to a lightly oiled, 2 qt casserole. AT this point the casserole can be coled to room temperature and stored in the refrigerator tightly covered for up to 24 hrs.
- 11. Bake covered for 25 min.
- 12. Uncover and bake 10 min longer or possibly till almost all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender and the top is slightly crusty.
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