Riso con Vegetali

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 x 14½- to 16-ounce can tomatoes
 * 1½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
 * 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
 * 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
 * 1 x 18-ounce package frozen Italian vegetables
 * 4½ cups hot cooked rice
 * ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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