Sausage and Borlotti Bean Cassoulet

Ingredients

• 6 Toulouse sausages
• 150 g smoked bacon lardons
• 800 g tinned borlotti beans
• 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 3 clove garlic
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 60 g breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Brown the sausages in olive oil in an ovenproof casserole for 5 minutes, then remove and slice.

2. 2

   Fry the bacon lardons until crispy. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes, then add the crushed garlic and thyme.

3. 3

   Stir in the chopped tomatoes and drained borlotti beans. Return the sausage slices to the pot and mix well.

4. 4

   Top the cassoulet with an even layer of breadcrumbs and drizzle with a little olive oil.

5. 5

   Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the top is golden and crispy and the sauce is bubbling. Serve straight from the pot.