Sausage and Cannellini Bean Ragu
Sausage and cannellini bean ragu is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a winter evening. It is made with Italian sausage, cannellini beans, tomatoes, and spices. The ragu is typically served over pasta, but it can also be served with rice or polenta.
Ingredients:
* 1 pound Italian sausage
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 carrots, chopped
* 2 celery stalks, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
* 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1 pound pasta
Instructions:
1. Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Break up the sausage with a spoon as it cooks.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are softened.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, cannellini beans, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
6. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to package directions.
7. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Stir to combine.
8. Serve hot.
Tips:
* For a richer flavor, use a combination of sweet and hot Italian sausage.
* If you don't have diced tomatoes, you can use crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce.
* If you don't have cannellini beans, you can use other types of beans, such as kidney beans or black beans.
* Add some grated Parmesan cheese to the top of the ragu before serving.
* Serve the ragu with a side of crusty bread.