Sausage A La Creole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Italian sausage (hot or mild)
1 c. water
1 c. whole canned tomatoes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 Tbsp. celery leaves
1 small piece bay leaf
pinch of rosemary leaves
1/2 clove garlic, mashed
1 small piece green pepper, minced
1/2 tsp. sugar

Preparation

Place sausage and water in a skillet.
Cover and boil 20 minutes over medium heat.
Uncover and let water cook out.
Fry to a golden brown.
(Do not prick with fork or other sharp instrument, as this will cause meat to be dry and lose juices.)
Add onion and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
Add all remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.