Arroz Sazonado - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked rice
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 3/4 to 2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sliced, smoked sausage
1/2 c. chopped onions
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Spicy Tomato Sauce

Preparation

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, brown rice in oil until golden, stirring.
Add 1 3/4 cups of water, sausage, onions, tomato sauce, salt and chili powder.
Heat to boiling.
Stir.
Cover and simmer over low heat 25 to 30 minutes until rice is tender.
Stir with fork.
Add 1/4 cup of water if rice is too dry.
Fluff rice with fork and stir in cheese.
Serve with Spicy Tomato Sauce.