Sausage And Rice Ole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 to 1 1/2 lb. smoked sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
2 cans Ro-Tel tomatoes, diced
1 small can tomato paste
4 c. cooked rice
1 c. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 c. black olives, sliced

Preparation

Thinly slice smoked sausage and place in a large skillet with onion, bell pepper and garlic.
Saute over medium heat until onion and bell pepper are tender.
Add Ro-Tel tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and pepper.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Place rice in a large casserole dish.
Pour sausage and tomato mixture over rice; stir together.
Top with cheeses and olives.
Place in a 350\u00b0 oven until cheese melts and casserole becomes bubbly, about 30 minutes.