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Ingredients:
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(4 cups) rice or pasta
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1/2 lb bacon, cut into 1-1/2 inch pcs
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1 large onion, cut into 1/2 inch wedges
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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2 small zucchini, cut lengthwise, sliced
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1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
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1 (19 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed/drained
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1 tsp brown sugar
Directions:
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In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; discard bacon drippings.
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Add onion and garlic to bacon in skillet.
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Cook over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion begins to brown.
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Add zucchini; cook l minute.
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Stir in tomatoes, beans and brown sugar.
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Cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
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Cook rice ahead using the following directions.
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Cook rice 2 parts water/1 part rice to boil.
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Stir rice and put on lowest heat to simmer for 30 min; cover.
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Rice should be fluffy, not dry.
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Drain rice. Pour tomato mixture over rice to taste.
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Makes 6 (1-1/3 cup) servings.
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