Ingredients for - Patty Pan Squash and Rice Casserole

1. Patty pan squash 2
2. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
3. Bulk pork sausage 1 pound
4. Onion, diced 1 medium
5. Uncooked white rice 1 cup
6. Diced tomatoes with juice 40 ounces
7. Water 1 cup
8. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Patty Pan Squash and Rice Casserole

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Peel squash and cut into 1-inch cubes; set aside.

2 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and onion; cook and stir until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in rice; sauté until rice is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

3 . Stage

Transfer mixture into a Dutch oven; stir in squash, tomatoes, and water. Season with salt and pepper.

4 . Stage

Cover and bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and rice is tender, about 1 hour.