Another Lovely Sunday!!! (Stuffed Pepper Casserole)

Busy, busy day today at work..  but it goes by fast when you stay busy..  I miss working with my Kristin though,  we were Sunday morning partners..  we would get so much done together..
Came home and crashed for a bit then headed into the kitchen to cook dinner.. 

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

Olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 bell peppers, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb Italian Sausage,  I used turkey,  and I always buy the hot(casings removed)
2 c minute rice,  uncooked(I use brown rice)
1 big can or jar of prepared Spaghetti sauce
8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded

In a large pan heat olive oil,  add the onions and bell peppers and cook for 5 to 8 minutes,  add the garlic and cook another minute,  add the Italian Sausage,  break it up with a fork and cook until it is done about 5 to 10 minutes..  add the minute rice and stir well,  cook for about 3 to 5 minutes,  stirring constantly,  toasting the rice..  add the spaghetti sauce and stir well..  rinse can with about 1/4 c water and add to the pan..  add 4 oz of the shredded cheese,  stir well and pour into a 9x13 dish and bake in a 350 oven for 30 to 45 minutes..   remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining cheese.. serve with crusty bread and a green vegetable or salad..    This can be made up to the point of placing in the baking dish and then covering and refrigerating or freezing until ready to cook..  if refrigerated just take out of the fridge and place in a cold oven then turn to 350 degrees and cook for 45 minutes..  if frozen take out of freezer and allow to thaw in the fridge overnight.. then bake..  serve with crusty bread and a green salad..