Savory Italian Rice Bake

• 1 (10.3 oz.) pkg. Rice-A-Roni chicken flavor
• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 3 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 c. spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 tsp. basil, crushed
• 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese

1. Prepare Rice-A-Roni mix as package directs.
2. Remove sausage from casing and crumble.
3. In 12-inch skillet, brown sausage and onion; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
4. Set aside.
5. Add zucchini and garlic; saute over medium-high heat 1 minute.
6. Cover, continue cooking over low heat about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
7. Combine prepared Rice-A-Roni, sausage mixture, 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce and basil; spread into 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
8. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese.
9. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through.
10. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

ricearoni chicken flavor, italian sausage, onion, zucchini, clove garlic, spaghetti sauce, basil, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=431852 (may not work)