Description
A flavorful one-pan meal featuring Italian sausage, rice, and a medley of vegetables cooked in a savory broth, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Main Ingredients:
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add Italian sausage, and cook until browned.
- Cook Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add Rice and Liquid: Stir in rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and seasonings.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer covered until rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff the rice, mix in Parmesan, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by choosing sweet or spicy Italian sausage.
- Substitute rice types, adjusting liquid and cook times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
