Ravishing Rice
["1 lb. medium or hot sausage", "1 c. chopped celery", "1 large green pepper, chopped", "1 large onion, chopped", "1/2 c. raw rice (not instant)", "2 envelopes chicken noodle soup mix (dry)", "1/2 c. slivered almonds", "4 1/2 c. water"]
["Cook rice and soup mix in boiling water for 7 minutes.", "Do not drain.", "Cook sausage in skillet, separating with a fork; drain. Add sausage, celery, onion and pepper to rice; mix well.", "Pour into greased casserole.", "Top with almonds.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours."]
["sausage", "celery", "green pepper", "onion", "rice", "almonds", "water"]