Sausage, White Bean and Tomato Sauce

Chicken sausages are a great low-fat alternative to regular sausages, and there are some excellent lean varieties available. No less hearty than regular sausages, Italian chicken sausages form the base for this delicious sausage, white bean and tomato sauce. Turkey sausages also work well as a low-fat alternative to pork or beef sausages.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 6 ounces sweet Italian chicken sausage, casings removed (2 3-ounce links or 1 1/2 4-ounce ones), sliced
• 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 16 ounce can cannellini beans
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat on medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, mushrooms, and oregano. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add sausage slices and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, beans, and oregano. Simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with pasta of your choice.

Serve 6

Per Serving: Calories 203, Calories from Fat 21, Total Fat 2.5g (sat 0.6g), Cholesterol 17mg, Sodium 638mg, Carbohydrate 30.5g, Fiber 7.9g, Protein 15g

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