It’s zesty, budget-friendly, and most of all – it tastes fantastic! This casserole recipe from TheCooknShare on Youtube is the perfect midweek meal for the family. There’s nothing better than this one-pan dish that is baked to perfection. Learn the full recipe by watching the video below.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium Italian sausages, sliced into bite-size chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for frying
- 1/2 medium chopped onion
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, julienned
- 2 cups chopped green beans
- 6 medium button mushrooms, chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain uncooked washed rice
- 1 medium can of hot spiced Italian diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
- 2 cups mozzarella, grated
Directions:
Step 1
Sliced the Italian sausage diagonally and saute them in a pan with oil over medium-high heat. Cook them until they turn golden brown. Once the sausage is cooked through, add the chopped onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green beans, and button mushrooms. Give everything a good toss to combine. Season the sausage mixture with 1/2 tsp basil, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Give everything another quick tossing and turning.
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Step 2
After this, add one cup of uncooked rice and a medium can of tomatoes. Mix everything well, then add two cups of chicken stock. Bring everything to a boil, then cover the pan with its lid. Let it simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle some grated mozzarella cheese on top. Place it in a 375 degrees F oven and bake for ten to fifteen minutes.
Italian Sausage Rice Casserole Recipe
