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One Pan Italian Beef Sausage and Rice

One Pan Italian Beef Sausage and Rice is a hearty one-pan dinner where browned sausage and long-grain rice simmer together with diced tomatoes and herbs. The result is fluffy rice with savory, tomato-forward flavor and a quick Parmesan finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Italian sausage mixture
  • 1 lb Italian sausage Casings removed.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion Small, diced.
  • 1 red bell pepper Diced.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1.5 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes Diced tomatoes.
  • 2.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil Chopped, for serving.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Brown the sausage
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage for 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no longer pink.
Soften the vegetables
  1. Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes. Stir occasionally until softened and lightly translucent.
Toast the rice and aromatics
  1. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the rice and toast for 1 minute to lightly coat it in the pan juices.
Simmer with tomatoes and broth
  1. Pour in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cover with a lid. Simmer for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Finish and serve
  1. Stir in the grated Parmesan and mix until melted and evenly distributed. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

For best texture, keep the simmer covered for the full 18–20 minutes so the rice can absorb the liquid. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of broth or water to loosen the rice. Freezing is not recommended because rice texture can soften after thawing. For a lighter option, use turkey Italian sausage and reduce Parmesan to 1/4 cup.