Sausage and Beans Casserole
Cozy up to a hearty and flavorful **Sausage and Beans Casserole**, the ultimate comfort food for any season. Packed with smoky sausages, tender white beans, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, this one-pot dish is simmered in a rich, tomato-based sauce spiced with smoked paprika and thyme. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely gatherings, this casserole is baked to perfection in just under an hour, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying, soul-warming meal. With easy preparation and ingredients that blend beautifully, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 links sausages (preferably smoked or Italian style)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
- 400 grams canned white beans (e.g., cannellini or great northern beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet or casserole dish over medium heat.
Add the sausages and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
Stir in the smoked paprika, dried thyme, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, drained white beans, chicken or vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.
Return the sausages to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover the skillet with a lid or foil.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve hot with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1802 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.8 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1098 mg | 23% | |
*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.
