Sausage and Rice Casserole

Brown sausage in a heavy skillet over medium heat.

Transfer sausage to a 2 1/2-quart greased casserole dish.

In the sausage drippings, saute celery, onion, sweet red pepper, green pepper and mushrooms until lightly browned.

Turn into casserole.

Add water chestnuts, rice, broth, salt and pepper to casserole; mix well. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until rice is fluffy and tender.