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Italian Style Smoked Sausage With Rice

Authentic Italian cooking has never been easier, thanks to this simple recipe featuring our Hillshire Farm® Italian Style Smoked Sausage and rice.

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6 Servings
10 m Preparation Time
25 m Cooking
8 Ingredients

Ingredients

1 package Hot & Spicy Italian Style Links

1 package (8 ounces) yellow rice (about 4 cups cooked)

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, chopped

red bell pepper, chopped

1 package (9 ounces) frozen peas

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Salt to taste

Directions

  1. Cut sausage in ½” cubes; set aside.  Prepare rice according to package directions; keep warm. 
  2. Melt butter in a 4-5 quart pan over medium-high heat; add sausage, onions and peppers.  Cook, stirring frequently 5-6 minutes or until sausage is lightly browned and vegetables are soft.   Add peas and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until peas are hot.
  3. Gently stir in cooked rice and ground black pepper; heat through.  Add salt to taste.