Great Northern Italian Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Great Northern beans
6 c. water
1/2 lb. Italian sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/4 c. olive oil
1 c. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. celery, chopped
1/2 tsp. thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. basil, crushed
1/4 tsp. oregano, crushed
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 c. bean liquid
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Sort and rinse beans.
Cover with water and cook until barely tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Drain.
Pour beans into a 2-quart casserole.
Reserve liquid from beans.
Lightly brown sausage in oil.
Add onion, garlic and celery.
Cook until tender.
Add seasoning, tomato paste, 2 cups bean liquid and salt.
Pour over beans.
Stir.
Cover.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Add more bean liquid if necessary.
Top with cheese and brown lightly.
Serves 8.