Great Northern Italian Casserole Recipe

• 2 c. northern beans
• 6 c. water
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage
• 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 c. minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 c. celery, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 1 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste
• 2 c. bean liquid
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

1. Sort and rinse beans.
2. Cover with water and cook till barely tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hrs.
3. Drain, reserving liquid.
4. Pour beans into 2 qt casserole.
5. Lightly brown sliced sausage in oil.
6. Add in onions, garlic, celery.
7. Cook till tender.
8. Add in seasoning tomato paste, 2 c. bean liquid and salt.
9. Pour over beans and stir carefully.
10. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
11. Add in more liquid if necessary.
12. Sprinkle with cheese and brown lightly.

northern beans, water, italian sausage, extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, basil, thyme, oregano, tomato paste, bean liquid, salt, parmesan cheese

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/great-northern-italian-casserole-14758 (may not work)