Jambalaya

This recipe comes from Real Simple's March 2006 "Fake It, Don't Make It" section. I have only made jambalaya from scratch but this saves a lot of time.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  lb kielbasa, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 (8 ounce) box  jambalaya rice mix (or fiesta-flavored) or 1 (8 ounce) box Spanish rice mix (or fiesta-flavored)
• 1  lb  peeled and deveined raw shrimp
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the kielbasa, cooking until browned, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and their liquid along with water. Crush tomatoes with the back of a spoon. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the rice mix. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for the time specified on the package.
5. Add the shrimp, stir, cover, and cook until pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Add the hot pepper sauce before serving.