White Bean, Sausage and Spinach Casserole

Prep 20 min
Total 45 min
Servings 6

White beans, Italian sausage, spinach and tomatoes make a flavorful and surprisingly sophisticated casserole. Casseroles might have a humble reputation, but this one is special enough to serve at your next dinner party.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated January 14, 2018

Make with

Gold Medal Flour

Ingredients

3

tablespoons olive oil
1

lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1

medium onion, chopped
2

cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2

teaspoon salt
1/4

teaspoon black pepper
1/4

teaspoon red pepper flakes
2

tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1

bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach
1

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1

can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
3/4

cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps

1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
2

In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Add onion, garlic, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes; continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables have softened slightly. Sprinkle flour over top, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3

Add half of the spinach to sausage mixture; cook and stir about 1 minute or until wilted. Add remaining half of the spinach; continue to cook and stir about 1 minute or until wilted. Add tomatoes and beans; cook about 1 minute, stirring and scraping bottom of pan, until combined. Remove from heat; transfer to baking dish.
4

In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges and brown on top.

If preferred, spicy Italian sausage can be substituted for the mild Italian sausage.
A crusty loaf of bread is all this hearty casserole needs to complete the meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 420
Calories from Fat: 200

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 22g; 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 32% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 30mg; 10%
Sodium: 1030mg; 43%
Potassium: 340mg; 10%
Total Carbohydrate: 35g; 12%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20% Sugars 7g
Protein: 18g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 60%; 60%
Vitamin C: 8%; 8%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;