Riso con Vegetali

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup chopped Onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 14-1/2- to 16-ounce can tomatoes
 * 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
 * 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
 * 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
 * 1 18-ounce package frozen Italian vegetables*
 * 4 1/2 cups hot cooked rice
 * 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Cook Onion and garlic in butter over medium-high heat in 3-quart saucepan until tender crisp, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper sauce. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vegetables; cook over medium-high heat 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Top with Parmesan cheese.