Sausage, Bean and Kale Casserole

Serves 4

1 hour

Ingredients

Sausages 6

Onion 1

Garlic 3 cloves

Fennel Seed 1 tsp

Lemon 1 (rind of)

Thyme Bunch

Bay Leaf 3

Red Wine 200ml

Tinned Tomatoes 1

Tomato Paste 1 tbsp

Haricot Beans 1tbsp

Sugar 1tsp

Worcestershire Sauce 1tbsp

Red Chilli 2 (optional)

method

1. Peel and slice the onion, then add to a pan with 1 tablespoon of oil. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until softened.

2. Peel, finely slice and add the garlic, then peel 3 strips of zest from the lemon. Add to the pan along with the fennel seed, bay leaf and finely sliced chilli if using. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Chop the sausages and toss with the flour, then add to the pan and cook until browned all over.

4. Pour in the tomatoes and wine, along with 100ml of water. Bring it to a simmer and let it bubble gently for 30 minutes.

5. Chop and add the kale, along with the drained tin of beans and cook for 5 minutes, then serve.

6. Add the sugar and Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper.

7. Serve with crusty bread, eat and enjoy!