Savory Beans and Sausage

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 c. dry navy beans or other dry beans
• 4 c. water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 lb. (4 links) Italian sausages cut into 1/2-in. slices
• 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp. dried sage leaves, crumbled
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley preferably Italian
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Wash and pick over beans. Put into Dutch oven or large saucepan with water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 min. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hr. Bring beans to boil again. Cook with lid slightly ajar to prevent spillovers for 1 hr. or until beans are just tender (do not overcook). Drain beans, reserving liquid, Sauté sausage slices in 10-inch skillet with cover until well browned. Add garlic and onion. Sauté until onion is tender. Add 1 cup bean liquid, the beans, tomato sauce, sage, Worcestershire sauce and parsley. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 25 to 30 min. Add a little more liquid during cooking if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste.