Italian Baked Beans
 
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Craving something cheesy and Italian but want to switch it up from the usual pasta? These Italian baked beans with chicken sausage are the perfect trio of delicious, easy, and healthy! These aren’t your typical baked beans. Rather, this super satisfying dish is a meal-in-one filled with beans, chicken sausage, tomato sauce, and cheese. These Italian baked beans are delicious on their own, although I love serving these with a side salad and garlic bread. SO YUM.
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Recipe type: Main Dish, Dinner, Supper
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans white beans (Great northern/cannellini/pinto)
  • 2 (16 ounce cans) diced tomatoes
  • 1 package chicken sausage, pre-cooked (12 ounces)*
  • 1 cup marinara tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese
  • Optional: fresh basil, parsley, or green onion for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a skillet or cast iron pan, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, then add sliced chicken sausage and cook until slightly browned and crispy.
  2. Next add diced canned tomatoes, marinara sauce, beans, and seasonings. I used a cast iron skillet but could also use 9x13 pan or similar size baking dish.
  3. Baked at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes. Add 1 cup cheese and then broil about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
*I used a tomato basil chicken sausage
Recipe by Audra's Appetite at https://audrasappetite.com/italian-baked-beans/