16 Baked Brown Rice Italian Sausage Recipe Taste The Magic Today!

Ingredients:

For the rice:

• Brown rice - 2 cups
• Water - 4 cups
• Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - ½ teaspoon

For the Italian sausage:

• Italian sausage links - 4, casings removed
• Tomatoes - 2, diced
• Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the rice

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large pot, add the brown rice and water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent.
4. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Italian sausage

5. In the same skillet, add the Italian sausage links and cook over medium heat until they are browned and cooked through.
6. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3: Assemble and bake

8. In a greased baking dish, add half of the rice mixture and spread it evenly.
9. Layer the cooked Italian sausage mixture on top of the rice.
10. Add the remaining rice on top of the sausage layer.
11. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the top is slightly crispy.
13. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.