Description
Hearty sausage and bean casserole brings rustic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending savory sausage with creamy beans. Warm spices and rich textures create a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 8 pork sausages
Beans and Vegetables:
- 2 cans (15 ounces/425 grams) cannellini beans
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 can (14 ounces/400 grams) chopped tomatoes
Herbs, Spices, and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a spacious casserole pot over medium-high temperature, carefully searing sausages until golden brown on all surfaces, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Using the same pot, gently sauté chopped onions, minced garlic, diced bell peppers, and shredded carrots until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Incorporate tomato paste, smoky paprika, and crushed thyme leaves, stirring continuously for approximately 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, rich chicken stock, creamy cannellini beans, and robust kidney beans, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle bubbling point.
- Carefully reintroduce seared sausages into the simmering liquid, covering the pot and reducing heat to low, allowing the casserole to slowly develop depth of flavor for 25-30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring balanced flavors throughout the dish.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant, herbaceous touch before serving hot.
Notes
- Customize sausage selection by choosing low-fat, turkey, or plant-based options for healthier variations.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or spinach to boost nutritional value and create more texture in the casserole.
- 3 ratio of dried to fresh herbs for consistent flavor.
- Swap cannellini and kidney beans with other bean varieties like black or pinto beans for different taste profiles and protein sources.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg