Step 1

Brown the sausage in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.

Step 2

Once browned, add onion and garlic and cook until no pink remains on the sausage meat. Drain fat.

Step 3

Add tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and stir.

Step 4

Add tomatoes, rice, water, Italian seasoning, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover with the lid, and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in diced peppers and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Step 6

Stir 1/2 of the cheese into the sausage mixture.

Step 7

Remove from heat, let it rest covered for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Garnish with parsley and remaining cheese when serving.