1 (6.9 oz.) pkg. Rice-a-Roni chicken flavor
3/4 lb. Italian sausage
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 sm. zucchini (cut into 1/4" slices)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. spaghetti sauce
1/2 tsp. basil
1 1/2 c. (6 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare Rice-a-Roni as package directs. Remove sausage from casing. Crumble.

In 10 inch skillet, brown sausage and onion; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet; set aside. Add zucchini and garlic; saute over medium heat 1 minute. Cover, continue cooking over low heat about 2 minutes or until crisp tender.

Combine prepared Rice-a-Roni, sausage mixture, 1 cup spaghetti sauce and basil; spread into 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with zucchini. Pour over remaining sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Variation: Substitute ground beef for Italian sausage.