Italian Sausage and Rice Dinner

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

One 6 oz. package Farmhouse Chicken Flavor Rice
1 lb. bulk Italian Sausage, casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup water
One 16 oz. can peeled whole tomatoes, broken-up
1 teaspoon basil leaves
2 cups broccoli flowerets
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
2 Tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, brown sausage, onion and garlic; drain off fat.
  2. Add water, tomatoes and basil; bring to a boil.
  3. Add rice and contents of seasoning packet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Add broccoli and cook 5-10 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and parsley. Cover and let stand 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.