Lima Bean Casserole

1/2 pound bulk sage pork sausage
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen lima beans
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

In a saucepan, cook and crumble sausage until no longer pink; drain. add lima beans, carrots, water, sugar, salt and pepper.

Cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain. Makes 10 servings.