posted by techgoddess 07-20-100 10:25 AM
Italian Sausage and White Beans
1 lb. spicy Italian sausage
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion
1 large red pepper, coarsely chopped
3 cups drained, cooked white beans, such as cannellini, rinsed
1 cup dry white wine
2 tsp. dried thyme
Arugula, optional
Cut the sausages in 1-inch lengths. Place them in a large skillet with a lid, add 1/4 cup water, and cook covered over low heat for 5 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat to medium, and cook until the sausages are browned outside and no longer pink in the center, 8-10 minutes. Drain fat and keep the sausages warm.
Sauté the onion and pepper in oil until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, wine and thyme, raise the heat to high, and cook until most of the wine is absorbed, 3-5 minutes. Add sausage and warm thoroughly.
Spread arugula over the serving platter and top with bean mixture.