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James’ thrifty FEASTS

Sausage and bean cassoulet

A lighter spin on this French classic.

SERVES 6-8 PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS

2tbsp olive oil
12 large pork sausages
4 slices streaky bacon, cut into 2cm slices
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 leek, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
400g tin chopped tomatoes
400g tin haricot beans, drained
3-4 sprigs rosemary
1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
15g butter
Small bunch parsley, chopped
Basil pesto, to serve (see tip)
Crusty bread, to serve (optional)

Heat the oil in a large non- stick frying pan. Add the sausages

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