Hot Sausage Jambalaya
2 Lbs. hot smoked sausage 2 bay leaves 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp. salt 1 green pepper, chopped 1/4 tsp. thyme 1/2 c. minced parsley 1 pinch rosemary 2 c. uncooked rice, water 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 med. tomato sauce 1 can Rotel tomatoes Saute chopped sausage, onions, green peppers, parsley, garlic, about 15 minutes. Add tomato sauce, salt, thyme, rosemary, crushed red pepper. Add uncooked rice and water to barely cover rice. Do not stir. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 30 minutes. Remove cover and heat for 15 minutes to dry jambalaya. Serves 6-8.