Turkey Sausage Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. turkey smoked sausage
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and sliced (about 1 1/4 c.)
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 can stewed tomatoes (undrained)
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 c. uncooked Minute rice

Preparation

Cut sausage into serving size pieces; set aside.
Saute mushrooms, carrots and zucchini in butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add tomatoes, water, basil, thyme and sausage. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Mix rice into liquid, cover, remove from heat and let stand 8 minutes.
Stir after 4 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.