Best Italian Sausage And Rice Casserole Recipes

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND BEEF RICE CASSEROLE

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Inexpensive and easy to make...you can't beat that. Even my pickiest of eaters asks for 2nds. This recipe actually makes enough meat and sauce to freeze half and make the dish a second time saving even more money.

Provided by tabasco0697

Categories Rice

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb mild Italian sausage (ground not links)
1 lb ground chuck
1 medium vidalia onion (diced)
1/2 green bell pepper (diced)
2 garlic cloves (diced)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
26 ounces dei fratelli rustic cut tomatoes
1/2 cup beef broth
2 cups jasmine rice (cooked to package directions)
1 teaspoon fresh fresh coarse ground black pepper (divided)
1 teaspoon sea salt (divided)

Steps:

In large skillet heat oil. Add both the diced onions and diced green bell peppers along with the minced garlic, and half the salt and pepper and saute until the onions and peppers are soft.
Add both the Italian sausage and ground chuck and brown until there is no more pink. While browning the meat make the rice to package instructions.
Drain most but not all of the excess grease. Add the rustic cut tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce and the remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes.
Remove half the meat mixture and place in freezer bag to save for another time.
Pour rice into large serving bowl and pour remaining meat mixture on top. Mix well then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.3, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 1514.1, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 33.6

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE

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Skillet-sizzled Italian sausage is only the start of this tasty casserole. Add veggies and VELVEETA to this Italian Sausage and Rice Casserole and it's a shoo-in to become a new favorite dish. Skillet-sizzled Italian sausage is only the start.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb. Italian sausage
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
4 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, sliced
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
2 cups water

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Brown sausage in large deep skillet; drain. Return to skillet.
Add dressing, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes with liquid; cook 5 to 6 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add VELVEETA, rice and water; stir. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake 35 to 40 min. or until rice is tender and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 12 g