Pasta e Fagioli with Halal Beef Sausage

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OKUSI BALKANA halal beef sausage

Ingredients

• 500 g cooked white or mixed beans
• 250 g halal beef sausage, sliced into rounds
• 180 g short pasta with verified halal ingredients
• 1 onion, 2 carrots, and 1 small celery stalk
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1.2 litres halal beef or vegetable stock
• 2 bay leaves, parsley, and a little smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper

Preparation

1. In a large pot, briefly brown the sausage slices, then remove them and set aside.
2. Add the olive oil, onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 8 minutes, then stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and smoked paprika.
3. Add two-thirds of the beans, bay leaves, and stock. Cook for 20 minutes.
4. Mash the remaining beans with a fork and stir them into the pot to naturally thicken the dish.
5. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Return the sausage during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
6. Remove from heat, stir in the parsley, and let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tip

The pasta continues to absorb liquid as it sits. If reheating the dish, add a little halal stock or water to restore the desired consistency.