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Zucchini Casserole with Sausage

An easy and delicious casserole made in a skillet in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 753kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup brown rice or 2-3 cups cooked
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 1 onion medium yellow, chopped
  • 1 pound Italian sausage bulk
  • 1 pound zucchini sliced
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cheese shredded Italian blend

Instructions

  • If using leftover rice (you need 2-3 cups) skip to step 2. Otherwise, bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add the rice and cook for 35 minutes. Drain and let sit until ready to add.(Step 6) You can start cooking the rest while the rice is boiling.
    ¾ cup brown rice
  • Heat oil in skillet on medium heat. Add onions and sausage. Break up the meat and cook, stirring regularly, until fully brown, about 4-5 minutes. (Drain any excess fat at this point, if applicable)
    1-2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, 1 pound Italian sausage
  • Add the zucchini and carrot with the salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes to soften the vegetables.
    1 pound zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add the minced garlic. Cook and stir for 30 to 60 seconds.
    3 garlic cloves
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and water. Mix well to make a sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for 5 minutes.
    2 tablespoons tomato paste, 14 oz can diced tomatoes, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Add Parmesan cheese and cooked rice and stir until well coated in sauce. Mix and heat until everything is evenly heated through.
    ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ¾ cup brown rice
  • Top with shredded Italian cheese. Cover the skillet, turn off the heat, and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Serve.
    1 cup cheese shredded

Nutrition

Calories: 753kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 2016mg | Potassium: 1096mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3323IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.