Italian Sausage Spinach and Rice Bake

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and irresistible Italian Sausage Spinach and Rice Bake—a comforting casserole that’s bursting with bold Italian flavors. Packed with savory crumbled sausage, tender spinach, creamy mozzarella, and perfectly cooked rice, this dish brings together wholesome ingredients in a cheesy, golden-brown bake. The addition of Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and aromatic seasonings like oregano and garlic creates a rich, velvety texture and flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds. It's easy to make, requiring just 15 minutes of prep, and is perfect for feeding a family or meal prepping for the week. Whether you prefer mild or spicy sausage, this one-pan casserole is a versatile, crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll return to again and again. Keywords: Italian Sausage Spinach and Rice Bake, cheesy rice casserole, Italian dinner recipes, family-friendly baked casseroles, spinach and rice recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 5 cups Baby spinach, fresh
• 3 cups Cooked white rice (or brown rice)
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 0.5 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the fresh spinach, cooking until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, sautéed onion and spinach mixture, cooked rice, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.

Step 9

Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy this hearty, cheesy, and satisfying Italian Sausage Spinach and Rice Bake.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1850.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3633.7

Total Fat 223.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 640.8mg	0%
Sodium 8758.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.1g
Protein 171.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2438.4mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 2435.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 23.1%