Rice Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Prepare Rice-A-Roni mix as package directs. Set aside.
3. 3
   Crumble meat in a 10-inch skillet; add onion and brown meat and onion.
4. 4
   Drain, reserving drippings in skillet; set aside. Add zucchini and garlic to drippings in skillet and saute over medium-high heat 1 minute.
5. 5
   Cover; continue cooking over low heat about 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
6. 6
   Combine prepared Rice-A-Roni, meat mixture and 1 1/2 cups Prego sauce; add basil. Spread into 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups cheese.
8. 8
   Top with zucchini.
9. 9
   Pour 1/2 cup Prego sauce over zucchini.
10. 10
    Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
11. 11
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
12. 12
    Let stand 5 minutes before serving.