Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or enough to coat pan)
  • 1 lb bulk Italian sausage
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • pepper, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • fresh grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a large skillet saute onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  • Add sausage and cook until no longer pink, breaking up larger pieces if you need to.
  • Add in rice, mushrooms, spinach, chicken broth, salt and pepper and cook until heated through.
  • Add in the cottage and mozzarella cheese and turn into a greased casserole dish.
  • Top with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for about 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.