Fagioli e salsiccia - beans and sausages

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: navy beans

💰Cheaper: black beans

Navy beans are similar in texture and flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Soak the dry beans overnight, then drain.

In a pot, heat extra virgin olive oil and sauté the chopped onion, carrot, and celery until softened.

Add the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks.

Pour in the red wine and let it reduce slightly.

Add the soaked beans and tomato sauce, then season with salt and pepper.

Simmer until the beans are tender and the flavors meld together.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens