ITALIAN THREE BEAN AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Italian Three Bean and Sausage Casserole image

Spicy pork sausage gives this hearty casserole a kick, making it the perfect, flavorful dish to bring to any potluck or large gathering.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb bulk spicy Italian pork sausage
1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 jar (1 lb 10 oz) tomato pasta sauce with basil and garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
Additional chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
In ungreased 3-quart casserole, mix sausage mixture and remaining ingredients. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, stirring once, until hot and bubbly. Garnish with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 17 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g