Sausage with Ravishing Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh sausage
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup raw long-grain white rice
• 2 packages dry chicken noodle soup mix from a 4.2-ounce box
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 large green bell pepper
• chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/2 teaspoon The Ladys Seasoned Salt
• 1 teaspoon The Ladys House Seasoning
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Crumble the sausage and cook in a skillet over medium heat until nicely browned; drain well and set aside.
3. In a large, heavy pot, bring the water to a boil, add the rice and soup mix, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, butter, seasonings, and parsley.
5. Pour into a greased 2-quart casserole, top with almonds, and sprinkle with paprika.
6. Bake the casserole for 40 to 50 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.