Creole Tomatoes

• 2 (28-ounce) cans plum tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1 1/2 pounds beef sausage, sliced 3/4-inch thick

1. Pour tomatoes into a 2 quart casserole, sprinkle with hot sauce.
2. Mix next 9 ingredients and sprinkle over tomatoes.
3. Add the onion, green pepper and celery, and the sliced sausages.
4. Cover with lid or foil and bake for 1 hour in a preheated 350 degree oven.
5. Great with creamy grits or rice.

tomatoes, hot sauce, thyme, rosemary, oregano, garlic, black pepper, salt, paprika, sugar, cornstarch, onion, green pepper, celery, beef sausage

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/creole-tomatoes-recipe.html (may not work)