Sausage and Bean Casserole
Ingredients
| 1/2 lb onions, chopped | ||
| 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and chopped | ||
| 1 lb polish sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces | ||
| 1 (16oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed | ||
| 1 (16oz) can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed | ||
| 1 (16oz) can of Italian plum tomatoes | ||
| 1 tbs cornstarch | ||
| 1 and 1/2 cups chicken stock | ||
| 1 tsp hot pepper sauce | ||
| 2 tbs tomato paste | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| 2 tbs chopped parsley | ||
| 3 cloves garlic, chopped | ||
| Fresh herb leaves for garnish (sage, basil or parsley etc.) |
Directions:
- Heat the oil in a large ovenproof pan, then add the onions and carrots and saute for about 4 minutes or until they begin to soften. Add the garlic.
- Add the sausage rounds and fry until evenly browned.
- Add the kidney beans and chickpeas along with the tomatoes to the pan. Using a potato masher, break up the tomatoes slightly.
- Add the tomato paste, and mix to combine.
- Blend the cornstarch with a little of the stock, then add to the pan along with the remaining stock.
- Bring to a boil, cover and place in a preheated 325 degree oven for about 1 and 1/2 hours.
- Remove from oven and place in a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley and sage leaves.
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