Cannellini Alla Catania

Cannellini Alla Catania

Course :	Casseroles
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1	pound	dried cannellini or great northern beans
6	cups	water
2	links	hot Italian sausages -- sliced
1	large	onion -- chopped
1	large	garlic clove -- minced
2	large	tomatoes, peeled seeded and chopped
1	piece	bay leaf -- crumbled
1/2	teaspoon	thyme -- crumbled
1/2	teaspoon	basil
3	pieces	orange rind
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	pepper
1	teaspoon	instant beef broth granules

Preparation:

Pick over bans and rinse. Cover beans with water in a large kettle; bring to boiling; cover; cook 2 minutes; remove from heat; let stand 1 hour. Pour into an electric slow cooker. 2. Brown sausages in a small skillet; push to one side; saute onion and garlic in same pan until soft; stir in tomato, bay leaf, thyme, basil, orange strips, salt and pepper and instant beef broth; bring to boiling; stir into beans; cover. 3. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours or until beans are tender.