Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long grain white or brown rice

2 cups water or beef broth

1 pound Italian sausage, casings remove

1 tablespoon oil

1 onion, diced

2 red, yellow, orange or green bell peppers, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce or tomato puree

2 cups beef broth

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1: Bring the rice ad water to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes, before removing from the heat and letting sit, covered.

Step 2: Meanwhile, cook the sausage in a large pan over medium-high heat and set aside, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 3: Add the onions to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Add the peppers to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 5: Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, while stirring, about 1 minute.

Step 6: Add the tomatoes, broth, sausage, onions and peppers, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 7: Add the rice, season with salt and pepper, remove from heat, mix in the parsley.