Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Italian Sausage and Rice Casserole. A comforting one-pan meal with savory Italian sausage, tender rice, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Cheese and Garnish:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cook Sausage: Brown and crumble Italian sausage in a skillet.
- Sauté Veggies: Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in rice, broth, seasonings; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream, top with cheeses, bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Serve: Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute brown rice with adjustments in liquid and baking time.
- Enhance with spinach or zucchini for added vegetables.
- Leftovers reheat well for convenient meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
