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Simple Italian Rice Casserole

A hearty and easy-to-make Italian rice casserole with sausage, ground turkey, and cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 1.75 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2.5 oz sweet Italian sausage link, casing removed
  • 10 oz 93% lean ground turkey
  • 0.25 cup onion, minced
  • 5 oz frozen peas
  • 2 cups homemade tomato sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup Pecorino romano cheese
  • 4 tbsp seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1.25 cup shredded part skim mozzarella
  • 0.25 cup cooking spray
  • 0.25 cup extra seasoned breadcrumbs for topping

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook rice with 1 teaspoon kosher salt according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, sauté sausage meat until brown, breaking into pieces. Add ground turkey and onions, cook until browned.
  3. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper, add peas and 1 cup sauce, simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, mix cooked rice, cheese, eggs, and 1/2 cup sauce; stir until combined.
  5. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray, coat with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs.
  6. Layer half of rice mixture in dish, add meat and peas, then top with remaining rice. Sprinkle mozzarella.
  7. Top with remaining sauce, breadcrumbs, and mozzarella. Cover with foil.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley if desired. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This hearty casserole combines classic Italian flavors in a family-friendly dish.
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