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Italian Three-Bean and Sausage Casserole
A hearty blend of spicy pork sausage and three types of beans creates a deeply comforting baked dish. Cannellini, great northern, and garbanzo beans simmer together in a rich tomato and basil sauce. The sweet red bell pepper and savory onion balance the heat of the Italian sausage perfectly. It comes together quickly in a single casserole dish, making it an excellent choice for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve it bubbling hot straight from the oven with a slice of crusty bread to soak up the savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bulk spicy Italian pork sausage
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 ½ cups)
- 1 medium onion, chopped ( ½ cup)
- 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 jar (1 lb 10 oz) tomato pasta sauce with basil and garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh or ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a 10-inch skillet over medium heat and add the spicy Italian pork sausage, chopped red bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is completely browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
- 2Transfer the drained sausage and vegetable mixture to an ungreased 3-quart casserole dish. Stir in the drained cannellini beans, great northern beans, garbanzo beans, tomato pasta sauce, and basil until well combined. Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring the mixture once halfway through, until the casserole is hot and bubbling. Top with extra fresh basil before serving.