Baked Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, choppped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Grease 2 1/2 quart casserole pan.

3. 3

   Melt butter in large skillet.

4. 4

   Saute onion, green pepper, celery, mushrooms and garlic until onion is tender and transparent.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes, seasonings and cooked rice; mix well.

6. 6

   Pour mixture into prepared casserole.

7. 7

   Sprinkle grated cheese over surface.

8. 8

   Bake about 30-35 minutes.

9. 9

   Optional ingredients: 1 cup cooked chopped ham, turkey, chicken, tuna, shrimp or peas.