Spicy Sausage Casserole

Directions

Ingredients :

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 (16 ounce) package smoked sausage

1 shallot

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes

1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn

drained

⅓ cup frozen green peas

1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms

drained

2 green onions

chopped

1 bay leaf

½ teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Methods :

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage until browned on both sides; remove and set aside. Drain excess oil. Saute shallot and garlic until tender. Stir in tomatoes, corn, peas, mushrooms and green onions. Season with bay leaf, thyme and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then carefully transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Lay sausage on top, and cover dish tightly with foil.

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.