ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND RICE CASSEROLE

Italian Sausage and Rice Casserole image

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