Italian Sausage Fried Rice

Name: Italian Sausage Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

I created this dish one day when I wasn't in the mood for anything I'd tried before. I used ingredients I had on hand. It's since become one of my family's requested meals.—Janet Wood, Windham, New Hampshire

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Directions

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the rice, onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in the water, salt and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir in tomatoes and peas; cover and cook 5-10 minutes longer or until peas are heated through.