Meat Lover’S Pizza Rice Skillet

• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) sliced mini pepperoni
• Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional
• Chopped fresh basil, optional

1. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Return to skillet with next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Fluff with a fork; stir in cheese. Top with pepperoni and, if desired, additional Parmesan cheese and basil.

italian sausage, tomatoes, cannellini beans, water, rice, parmesan cheese, pepperoni, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/meat-lover-s-pizza-rice-skillet/ (may not work)