Cabbage, Sausage and White Bean Casserole

Step 1

1 Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees

Step 2

2 In a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, combine the sausage with 2 tablespoons of the oil

Step 3

3 Set the skillet over medium heat and cook, breaking the meat apart with a spoon, until the fat has been rendered and the sausage is no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes

Step 4

4 Transfer to a plate, leaving the fat in the skillet

Step 5

5 Add the sliced cabbage and onion, in batches if necessary, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 15 minutes

Step 6

6 Add the beans, heavy cream and the reserved sausage to the skillet and stir to combine

Step 7

7 Taste and add salt and pepper, if desired

Step 8

8 (Transfer to a casserole dish if not using an oven-safe skillet

Step 9

9 )

Step 10

10 In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs

Step 11

11 Parmesan and the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil

Step 12

12 Sprinkle evenly over the cabbage mixture

Step 13

13 Bake for about 15 minutes, until bubbling and lightly golden on top

Step 14

14 Let cool slightly, sprinkle with the parsley, if using, and serve

Step 15

15 Active time: 30 minutes; Total time: 1 hour