My Mom's Sausage and Rice Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound of sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup of long-grain white rice, cooked according to package directions
• 1 can of diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, green pepper, and garlic over medium-high heat until the sausage is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the cooked rice, diced tomatoes with juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
4. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with the Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice.
• You can substitute ground turkey for the sausage for a leaner option.
• This dish can also be made in the slow cooker for an easy weeknight meal.