BARBECUE SAUSAGE SKILLET

1 pound Italian sausage links
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 to 2/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 env. onion soup mix
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
Pinch of salt and pepper
Hot cooked noodles or rice

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink.
Meanwhile, in another skillet, stir-fry the broccoli, onion, celery and red pepper in oil until onion is tender. Stir in the water, barbecue sauce, soup mix, thyme, salt and pepper.
Cut sausage into 1/2-in. slices; add to vegetable mixture.
Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve over noodles or rice.
Yield: 4-6 servings.