Red Rice and Sausage
A comforting and hearty one-dish meal blending smoky turkey sausage and bacon with tangy tomatoes and spaghetti sauce, served with long-grain white rice seasoned with Italian herbs. Perfect for a fancy weeknight supper or casual get-together, serving 6–8.
Equipment
- Large skillet For cooking bacon, vegetables, and sausage
- Saucepan For cooking rice
- Large casserole dish For baking the casserole
- Oven Preheat to 350°F (175°C)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Long Grain White Rice Basmati or jasmine recommended
- 4 cups Water For cooking rice
- 3 slices Turkey Bacon Low-sodium preferred
- 1 medium Onion Chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Minced
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Seeded, chopped
- 16 oz Smoked Turkey Sausage Halved, sliced
- 14.5 oz can Stewed Tomatoes Drained
- 14 oz jar Spaghetti Sauce Low-sodium preferred
- To taste Dried Italian Seasoning
- To taste Salt
- To taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of long-grain white rice and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Set aside.
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 slices of turkey bacon and cook until browned on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove bacon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1 chopped onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1 chopped green bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add 16 ounces of sliced smoked turkey sausage to the skillet. Cook until heated through, about 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in 1 (14.5 oz) can of drained stewed tomatoes. Stir and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice and 1 (14 oz) jar of spaghetti sauce. Season with dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste. Chop the cooked turkey bacon and mix it into the skillet.
- Transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the lid or foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the top to set and flavors to meld.
- Spoon the casserole onto plates or into bowls and serve hot.
