3/4 pound fresh Italian sausage links
2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 15-ounce can Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons margarine or butter, melted
In a large skillet cook sausage over medium heat about 8 minutes or until no
pink remains, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Slice into bite-size pieces.
In a large mixing bowl combine cooked sausage, spinach, beans, onion, milk, 1/4
cup of the Romano or Parmesan cheese, lemon peel, lemon juice, nutmeg, and
pepper. Transfer mixture to a greased 2-quart oval or square baking dish.
For topping, in a small mixing bowl combine bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup of
the Romano or Parmesan cheese, garlic, and melted margarine or butter; sprinkle
atop casserole. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degrees oven for 35 minutes or until
heated through.
