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Delicious Rice and Italian Sausage dish served in a bowl

Rice and Italian Sausage

A comforting one-pan dish that combines savory Italian sausage, colorful veggies, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, sliced or crumbled)
  • 1 cup Rice (long-grain white or brown rice)
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1-2 medium Bell peppers, chopped (any color)
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups Chicken broth or stock
  • 1-2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
  • ΒΌ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the onion, garlic, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Slice or crumble the Italian sausage based on your desired texture.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and slightly crispy. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Return the sausage to the skillet, then stir in the rice, diced tomatoes or tomato sauce, chicken broth, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat and let the dish rest, covered, for a few minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

Use leftover veggies for additional flavor. Adjust the red pepper flakes for heat preference. Consider adding shredded cheese on top before serving for extra comfort.