1 finely chopped onion
1 finely chopped garlic clove
1/3 c. olive oil
1 c. rice
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. chili powder
4 oz. can mushrooms
10 to 12 slices Polish or garlic sausage or plain smoked sausage
1 1/2 c. beef or chicken stock or bouillon
Grated Parmesan cheese

Saute onion and garlic in 1/3 cup olive oil in heavy casserole until soft. Add rice, salt, black pepper and chili powder and brown rice slightly. Add can of mushrooms and sausage and 1 1/2 cups boiling beef or chicken stock or bouillon or enough to cover about 1 inch above the rice.

Cover with a tight lid and bake at 350 degree oven until liquid is completely absorbed, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve 4 generously.