Sausage-Rice Casserole
["2 lb. bulk pork sausage", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1 medium green pepper, chopped", "1 c. chopped celery", "1 c. uncooked regular rice", "1/2 c. slivered almonds", "2 envelopes instant chicken noodle soup mix", "1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained", "2 1/2 c. water"]
["Cook sausage in skillet until browned; drain.", "Remove from heat.", "Stir in next 7 ingredients, mixing well.", "Place mixture in lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.", "Pour water over top. Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for one hour and 15 minutes.", "Makes 8 servings."]
["pork sausage", "onion", "green pepper", "celery", "regular rice", "almonds", "water chestnuts", "water"]