Ragin' Cajun Casserole

8 ounces low-fat smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 
1 small onion, diced 
1 celery rib, diced 
1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 
2 garlic cloves, minced 
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic, basil, & oregano 
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth 
1 3/4 teaspoons Creole seasoning 
1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice 
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 

Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; set aside. 
Sauté smoked sausage in a large nonstick skillet over 
medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. 
Add onion and next 3 ingredients; sauté 2 to 3 minutes.

Add tomatoes and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil, 
and stir in rice; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 
15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. 
Stir in shrimp; cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. 

Yield: Makes 4 servings