Ingredients

1

lb bulk spicy Italian pork sausage

1

large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

large clove garlic, finely chopped

2

cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed

1

can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed

1

can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed

1

jar (1 lb 10 oz) tomato pasta sauce with basil and garlic

1 1/2

teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Additional chopped fresh basil

Preparation

Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, bell pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.

In ungreased 3-quart casserole, mix sausage mixture and remaining ingredients. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes, stirring once, until hot and bubbly. Garnish with additional basil.