Sausage, Beans & Greens Casserole

• ounces kielbasa or 8 ounces beef sausages↗8
• cup chopped onion3⁄4
• teaspoon minced garlic1
• (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice↗1
• teaspoon dried thyme leaves↗1
• teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄2
• (19 ounce) can cannellini or (19 ounce) can other white beans, rinsed and drained↗1
• (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

2. 2

   Brown sausage (no need to add fat) in a large deep skillet. Drain fat to save calories.

3. 3

   Stir in onion, garlic, then tomatoes. Cover and cook over medium heat about 10 minute or until onions are tender.

4. 4

   Add remaining ingredients; stir to mix. Transfer to prepared dish. Can be covered and refrigerated up to 2 days if desired. Bake covered 30 minute or until hot. Makes 4 servings (or 1 serving for a very hungry teenage boy).