Tuna Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups instant rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium saucepan, mix water, garlic, onion, salt and black pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute, then stir in the rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Line the bottom of a 9x5 inch loaf pan with half of the rice. Top with drained tuna, cheese, tomatoes and the remaining rice.
Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes.