Cassoulet-Style Sausage and Bean Bake

A hearty French-inspired bake of sausages, white beans, and tomatoes with a crispy breadcrumb topping.

SHOPPING LIST

• pork sausages8
• smoked bacon lardons100g
• onion2
• carrot2
• garlic clove3
• tinned chopped tomatoes400g
• cannellini beans2 tins
• chicken stock cube1
• tomato puree1 tbsp
• dried thyme1 tsp
• bay leaf1
• breadcrumbs50g
• olive oil1 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Brown sausages in oil in an ovenproof casserole, then set aside.
2. 2Fry bacon lardons until crisp, then add chopped onion and diced carrot, cook for 5 minutes.
3. 3Add crushed garlic, tomato puree, and crumbled stock cube, stir for 1 minute.
4. 4Add tinned tomatoes, drained and rinsed cannellini beans, thyme, and bay leaf.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper, bring to a simmer.
6. 6Nestle the sausages into the bean mixture.
7. 7Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and drizzle with olive oil.
8. 8Bake at 190°C for 30 minutes until bubbling and the topping is golden.
9. 9Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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