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Veggie Sausage Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounces vegetarian sausages cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 bell peppers any color, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can 15 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high; brown sausage all over about 5 minutes. Remove; set aside.
  2. Cook onion and peppers in same pan about 6-7 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize. Add garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, beans, broth, paprika, oregano, and pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Return sausage; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook uncovered 20-25 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in spinach; cook about 2 minutes until just wilted. Taste; adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley; serve hot with crusty bread.