Spinach Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 clove minced garlic
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can peeled Italian-style tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

preheat oven to 350.
Saute onion and garlic until tender.
add undrained tomatoes and basil and bring to a boil.
reduce heat and simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
stir in cooked rice, spinach and half of the swiss cheese, salt and pepper.
grease 2 quart casserole dish and place mixture inches.
bake 35-45 minutes until it is completely heated.
sprinkle remainder of cheese and the sesame seeds on top and serve.