Creamy Tomato, Meatballs and Rice Bake

 

1

lb. extra-lean ground beef

1/4

cup finely chopped onion

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

3/4

cup uncooked converted long-grain rice

1

cup half-and-half

1

(10 3/4-oz.) can condensed tomato soup with roasted garlic and herbs

1

(14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, onion, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape mixture into 12 meatballs; place in sprayed baking dish.
• 2 In medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except parsley; mix well. Pour over meatballs. Cover tightly with foil.
• 3 Bake at 350°F. for 1 1/2 hours or until rice is tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.