Italian Sausage, Spinach and Rice Bake

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Creamy Italian Sausage, Spinach and Rice Bake recipe
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil ( or enough to coat pan )
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
3 cups cooked white rice
1 onion , diced
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups chicken broth
4 ounces mozzarella cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
pepper , to taste
salt , to taste
fresh grated parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
542
Sugar
2g
Fat
36g
This Creamy Italian Sausage, Spinach and Rice Bake recipe is a hearty and delicious meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of Italian sausage, spinach, rice, and cheese creates a creamy and comforting dish that's sure to be a family favorite. It's also a great way to incorporate vegetables into your meal in a tasty and satisfying way. This recipe serves six people and takes about an hour to prepare and cook.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the Italian sausage until browned.
3.Add in the onion and garlic, and continue cooking until the onion is translucent.
4.Add in the mushrooms and cook until they are tender.
5.Mix in the spinach, white rice, and chicken broth, and cook until it's heated through.
6.Mix in the cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper.
7.Pour the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
8.Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is browned and the cheese is melted.

PROS

This Italian Sausage, Spinach and Rice Bake recipe is filling, comforting, and flavorful.

It’s a great way to use up leftover cooked rice and is perfect for meal prepping.

This recipe is also gluten-free.

CONS

The dish may be a bit heavy or high in calories for some people, especially with the addition of cheese.

It’s also not recommended for people who are lactose intolerant as it contains dairy ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it still has some health benefits.
The spinach and mushrooms are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The Italian sausage provides plenty of protein, and the dish is low in carbs.
It can easily be adapted to fit a low-carb or keto lifestyle by substituting the rice for cauliflower rice.

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