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Italian Sausage, Rice, Zucchini, and Cheese {Freezer Casserole) - The Basil Bouquet
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Sausage, zucchini, rice, and cheese freezer casserole
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Italian Sausage, Rice, Zucchini, and Cheese {Freezer Casserole)

Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword freezer friendly, gluten free, pork, turkey sausage
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (regular or turkey)
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 2 cup brown rice, cooked
  • 2 zucchini, cut into strips (think lasagna noodles)
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz. package)
  • 2 cup chicken broth (use to cook rice)

Instructions

  • Cook brown rice, replacing water with chicken broth. Once rice is cooked, stir in oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Brown sausage and drain if needed; then add marinara sauce.
  • Coat bottom of 9"x13" casserole dish with cooking spray or olive oil and a thin layer of marinara sauce.
  • In order, layer the following: zucchini, rice, cheese, and turkey sausage.
  • Repeat layers until all ingredients have been used (note; leave enough cheese to add as the last layer). If desired, sprinkle with a little more pepper, salt, and oregano.
  • Let cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap and foil to freeze.
  • To bake, thaw in refrigerator over night. Remove plastic wrap, cover with foil, and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and bake for another 15-20 minutes until warmed through and cheese is golden and bubbly.