Sausage and Bean Casserole

Comforting, hearty, and bursting with robust flavors, this sausage and bean casserole is the ultimate one-pot wonder for cozy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Succulent browned sausages pair perfectly with creamy cannellini beans, tender vegetables, and an aromatic tomato-based sauce infused with paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy casserole simmers to perfection in under an hour, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Serve it up hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying, family-friendly meal. Perfectly balanced between savory and wholesome, this dish is a go-to comfort food that’s both nutritious and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces sausages (pork or beef)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium celery stalk, diced
• 400 grams canned chopped tomatoes
• 250 milliliters vegetable stock
• 400 grams canned cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or casserole dish over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sausages and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion for 3 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, paprika, and dried thyme, cooking for 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Pour in the canned chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Return the sausages to the skillet along with the bay leaf. Cover the skillet and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes.

Step 8

Add the cannellini beans to the skillet, stirring gently to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, uncovered, to thicken the sauce and heat the beans through.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 11

Serve the casserole hot with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1944.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2436.5

Total Fat 165.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 300.0mg	0%
Sodium 7295.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.5g	0%
Total Sugars 34.2g
Protein 89.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 494.5mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 4616.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.0%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 23.2%