Description
Hearty sausage and bean casserole delivers comfort straight from Italian kitchens with rich, robust flavors. Savory sausage, creamy beans, and aromatic herbs create a satisfying meal that will warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sausage, sliced
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 cans beans (kidney or cannellini)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Brown sausage slices in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F until golden and crispy around edges.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika and dried thyme into the skillet, allowing spices to release their aromatic oils for about 45-60 seconds.
- Pour diced tomatoes, beans, and chicken broth into the skillet, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Increase heat to high, allowing mixture to reach a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low simmer.
- Let casserole gently simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and liquid to slightly reduce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken slightly.
- Transfer to serving dish and accompany with crusty artisan bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Slice sausages evenly to ensure uniform cooking and consistent flavor in every bite.
- Use spicy or mild sausage depending on personal heat preference, allowing customization of dish’s intensity.
- Consider draining and rinsing beans to reduce sodium content and improve digestibility for sensitive stomachs.
- Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian version or accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg