One Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers

I love to make dinner for my boys, but time is always of the essence so one-pot meals have been my go to, both for their easy preparation and clean up! And my boys are picky about taste; they always want FULL flavor. Thankfully Knorr® Sides™ are the perfect solution to creating time-saving, one-pot dinner solutions and are the foundation for simple, flavorful meals the whole family will enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 486 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage
• 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (5.6 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken
• 2 cups sliced green bell peppers
• Italian parsley, for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In large Dutch oven heat olive oil and minced garlic on medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add sliced bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften.

Step 3

Add Italian sausage to the pot and cook through.

Step 4

Once cooked through, transfer sausage and peppers to a bowl (drain oil, if preferred).

Step 5

Return Dutch oven to stove and bring 2 cups water and package of Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Chicken to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 7 minutes.

Step 6

Once rice is finished, add can of Italian-style diced tomatoes and the sausage and peppers.

Step 7

Cook until heated through; serve topped with Parmesan-Romano grated cheese and Italian flat-leaf parsley. Enjoy!