PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

1. Brown sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat. Add rice and pasta mix to skillet. Cook and stir 1 minute.
2. Place mixture in slow cooker. Add broth, celery, almonds, salt and pepper to slow cooker; mix well.
3. Cover; cook on LOW 7 to 10 hours or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours or until rice is tender.