Great Northern Italian Casserole Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 c. northern beans
- 6 c. water
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 c. minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 c. celery, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon oregano
- 1 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste
- 2 c. bean liquid
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Sort and rinse beans. Cover with water and cook till barely tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs. Drain, reserving liquid. Pour beans into 2 qt casserole. Lightly brown sliced sausage in oil. Add in onions, garlic, celery. Cook till tender.
- Add in seasoning tomato paste, 2 c. bean liquid and salt. Pour over beans and stir carefully. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Add in more liquid if necessary. Sprinkle with cheese and brown lightly.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 396g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 320 | |
| Calories from Fat 203 | 63% |
| Total Fat 22.79g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 5.18g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 686mg | 29% |
| Potassium 576mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 20.25g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 15% |
| Sugars 3.57g | 2% |
| Protein 10.12g | 16% |
