Description
Hearty sausage and bean casserole delivers comfort on cold nights. Rich flavors from Italian sausage, white beans, and herbs create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (450 grams) sausages
Beans:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) cannellini beans, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) kidney beans, drained
Other Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious oven-compatible skillet at medium temperature until shimmering.
- Sear sausages until golden brown on all surfaces, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, caramelize onions and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring to distribute spices evenly.
- Pour diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then fold in both varieties of beans, creating a rich, hearty mixture.
- Nestle browned sausages back into the skillet, submerging them partially in the liquid.
- Cover and allow ingredients to gently simmer for 10 minutes, melding flavors together.
- Slide skillet into a preheated 350F (175C) oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes, allowing liquid to reduce and flavors to intensify.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken slightly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped herbs and serve piping hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Swap pork sausages with chicken or turkey sausages for a leaner protein option that reduces overall fat content.
- Create a vegetarian version by replacing sausages with plant-based sausage alternatives or extra firm tofu cubes for protein variety.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth and choose no-salt-added beans to control sodium levels, perfect for heart-healthy diets.
- Choose dried herbs instead of fresh if you want a more concentrated flavor and longer shelf life for the ingredient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg