Hearty Sausage Casserole (Printable Recipe)
Wholesome casserole with sausage, beans, and veg—simple, hearty, and perfect for family meals.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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200g butternut squash, cubed
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6 low-calorie sausages (e.g., Italian turkey sausage)
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0.5 red bell pepper, sliced
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0.5 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 small courgette (zucchini), quartered and sliced
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0.5 cup (80g) frozen peas
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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0.5 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (adjust to taste)
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1 cup (240ml) chicken or vegetable stock
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400g canned cannellini beans with juice
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Low-calorie spray oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
# Steps to Follow:
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Spray a large casserole dish with oil and heat over medium. Brown sausages on all sides, then remove and set aside.
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Spray the pan again, add chopped onion, and cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
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Add balsamic vinegar and a small amount of stock to deglaze, scraping the bottom of the pan.
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Stir in butternut squash, bell peppers, garlic, mixed herbs, tomato paste, Tabasco sauce, remaining stock, and canned beans with juice.
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Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, return sausages to the pan, cover and cook for 40 minutes.
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In the final 5 minutes, stir in peas and courgette. Continue simmering.
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Taste, season with salt and black pepper, then sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Slicing sausages stretches servings and enhances texture distribution.
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Casserole adapts well to slow cooking methods with minor liquid adjustments.
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Use evenly sized butternut squash cubes to ensure even cooking.