Cabbage, Sausage and White Bean Casserole

Cabbage, Sausage and White Bean Casserole

Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz hot Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 small head green cabbage (~2 lbs, cored and thinly sliced)
  • 1 medium onion (~7 oz) halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 (15.5 oz ) cans white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 oz finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. In a large skillet, combine sausage with 2 tbsp olive oil. Set the skillet over medium heat and cook, breaking the meet apart with a spoon until sausage is no longer pink, 7-10 minutes. Transfer to plate, leaving fat in pan.
  3. Add the sliced cabbage and onion in batches if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 15 minutes.
  4. Add the beans, heavy cream, and reserved sausage to skillet, stir together coating combine. Add salt and pepper.
  5. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan and remaining 2 tbsp olive oil . Sprinkle evenly over the cabbage mixture.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, until bubbly and light golden on top. Let cool slightly and sprinkle with parsley.