Red Beans and Rice II

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups chopped onions
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
 * 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
 * 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
 * 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
 * 3/4 pound fully-cooked Kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
 * 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans*, drained
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * hot pepper sauce

Directions
Combine onions, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, sausage and beans in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Serve rice over beans. Serve with hot pepper sauce, if desired.