2 c. lg. dry limas
1 1/2 qt. water
2 lb. sausage
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Combine beans and water. Bring to boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Cook sausage, onion, celery, and pepper; drain fat. Combine beans, sausage mixture, salt, pepper and tomatoes. Put in 3-quart casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until beans are tender.