Sausage Rice Casserole
["1 large onion, finely chopped", "1 lb. bulk fresh pork sausage", "1 (4 oz.) chicken noodle soup mix", "1/2 c. uncooked rice", "4 1/2 c. water", "1 (4 oz.) pkg. slivered almonds (optional)"]
["Brown onion and sausage in a large skillet, stirring to crumble sausage. Drain well. Add soup mix to uncooked rice, water and almonds.", "Mix well and simmer for 7 minutes.", "Spoon into buttered 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Makes 5 to 6 servings."]
["onion", "pork sausage", "chicken", "rice", "water", "slivered almonds"]