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Gino’s QUICK Italian classics

Italian sausages & beans with garlic ciabatta

When I was filming my latest TV series, I cooked this hearty casserole with Lake Garda behind me, having spent all day with the local rowing team in the beautiful resort town of Sirmione. This dish says so much about rustic Italian cooking: simple ingredients with punchy flavours that balance each other perfectly. For variety, replace the beans with lentils or chickpeas.

• Serves 4-6

6 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing
2 red onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp chopped rosemary
½ tsp chilli flakes
2 x 400g tins borlotti

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