Cheesy Italian Rice with Sausage

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 c. white rice
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• kosher salt
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 c. chopped baby spinach
• 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
• Juice of 1 lemon

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS
In a medium saucepan, cook rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, 6 minutes, then season with salt. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, then add spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes more.
Add cooked rice and cheeses and stir until well combined. Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze with lemon juice, and season with salt.