1 lb. sausage (half hot Italian, half sweet Italian)
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 1/4 c. chopped celery
2 1/4 c. boiling water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. uncooked rice (not quick rice)
1/2 c. slivered almonds

Crumble sausage, brown and drain. Combine with remaining ingredients except almonds. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add almonds and mix well. Pour into 2 quart greased baking dish. Bake 20 minutes in 375 degree oven. 4 to 5 servings.