Italian Sausage & Rice Casserole

• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
• 4 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, sliced
• 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
• 2 cups water

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. Brown sausage in large deep skillet; drain.
3. Return to skillet.
4. Add dressing, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes with liquid; cook 5 to 6 min.
5. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
6. Add VELVEETA, rice and water; stir.
7. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
8. Bake 35 to 40 min.
9. or until rice is tender and casserole is heated through.

italian sausage, italian dressing, zucchini, red pepper, italianstyle diced tomatoes, velveeta, instant white rice, water

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/italian-sausage-rice-casserole-183835.aspx (may not work)