SMOKED SAUSAGE DINNER

Smoked Sausage Dinner image

Describing himself as a "retired house husband," Raymond Bell of Thornton, Colorado treats his wife to this well-seasoned, nourishing meal when she comes home from work. "The V-8 gives it a really unique flavor," he says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup V8 juice
1-1/2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the sausage, green pepper, onion, oregano and basil in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in V8 juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7-8 minutes or until thickened and heated through, stirring occasionally. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 38g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.