Pizza Rice
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1-1/2 cups water
8-1/4 oz. can whole tomatoes
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1-1/2 cups instant rice
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
In a large skillet, cook the green pepper and the garlic, stirring frequently, in hot butter until tender.
Add in the water and the tomatoes. Break the tomatoes up into smaller pieces with a spoon. Add in the salad dressing mix. Bring to a full boil.
Add in the rice, 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese and the olives, stirring to blend. Cover and remove pan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff mixture with a fork.
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese on top.
Makes 4 servings.