Rice and Cabbage Italiano

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 6 slices bacon, diced
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
 * 1 cup chicken broth
 * 1/2 small cabbage, shredded (about 1 quart)
 * 1/2 teaspoon crushed oregano leaves
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Directions
Saute bacon, onion and garlic in large skillet until bacon is crisp. Pour off fat. Return 2 tablespoons to skillet. Add tomato sauce, broth, cabbage, oregano, black pepper and red pepper to skillet. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes, or until cabbage is tender crisp. Stir in rice and cook 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.