Savory Italian Rice Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (10.3 oz.) pkg. Rice-A-Roni chicken flavor
1 lb. Italian sausage
1/2 c. chopped onion
3 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 clove garlic, minced
2 1/2 c. spaghetti sauce
1/2 tsp. basil, crushed
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Prepare Rice-A-Roni mix as package directs.
Remove sausage from casing and crumble.
In 12-inch skillet, brown sausage and onion; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
Set aside.
Add zucchini and garlic; saute over medium-high heat 1 minute.
Cover, continue cooking over low heat about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Combine prepared Rice-A-Roni, sausage mixture, 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce and basil; spread into 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.