Oven Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. shortening or salad oil
1 envelope spaghetti sauce mix
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes (4 c.)
1 c. uncooked long grain rice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
2 oz. sharp process American cheese, shredded (1/2 c.)

Preparation

In saucepan, cook onion and green pepper in shortening or salad oil until tender, but not brown; stir in spaghetti sauce mix, tomatoes, uncooked rice, salt and water.
Simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole; cover and bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until rice is done.
Sprinkle with shredded sharp cheese.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.