Gino D'Acampo's Sausage & Bean Casserole | This Morning

italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

canned white beans

🥗Healthier: cooked dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Dried beans are more economical and lower in sodium.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories, while water is the most economical.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the casing from the sausage and crumble it into the skillet; cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.

Stir in the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, white beans, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat.

Transfer the mixture to a large casserole dish and cover with foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until bubbly and golden.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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