Hot Italian Sausage and Tomato Casserole

A tasty casserole dish I enjoy on occasion. Do not sub any other rice for the brown rice or this will turn out mushy. Brown rice is a hard rice and it retains it firmness quite well. Cook the rice as per package directions making sure not to overcook it.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound GF hot Italian sausage

2 cups cooked brown rice

1 onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 cup pasta sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

Drizzle the olive oil in a skillet and bring to medium-high heat.

Add the onions and peppers and cook until just starts to brown, about 7 minutes; remove from skillet and set aside.

Place the sausage in the skillet and cook until no longer pink and cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Mix all the ingredients together in a large casserole dish, cover and cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for 90 minutes, stirring half way through.

Remove from oven and serve.