Not feeling the crust? Pizza Rice Skillet has got you covered! But don’t worry, you’re sure to still be very full after this one. Spicy, crumbled Italian sausage is brought together with some juicy, seasoned tomatoes, hearty, smooth cannellini beans, and a good helping of buttery rice. More pizza action is on the way! This delicious, fluffy dish is topped with creamy parmesan and everyone’s favorite, smoky pepperoni. Pizza Rice Skillet is so filling and fun that you might bid farewell to crust for the foreseeable future!
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups instant rice, uncooked
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish, if desired
- 1/2 cup mini pepperonis, sliced
- fresh basil, optional, chopped, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking into crumbles and cooking until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2 –Drain the excess grease from the skillet.
Step 3 –Add the diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, water, and rice to the sausage.
Step 4 –Return the skillet to the heat and bring the sausage mixture to a boil.
Step 5 –Cover the skillet and transfer away from the heat. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
Step 6 –Fluff the sausage mixture with a fork; stir in the 1/4 cup cheese.
Step 7 –Top the cheesy-sausage mixture with the pepperonis, additional cheese, and basil.
Step 8 –Serve.
