• 11 ounces sweet Italian sausage
• 11 ounces hot Italian sausage
• 2/3 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tsp. garlic, crushed
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3-1/3 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, with juice
• 11 ounces pasta
• 11 ounces canned white beans, drained
• 1 cup curly chicory or other greens
• 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Crumble sausages into heavy sauté pan over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and parsley. Sauté, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes or until sausage is cooked. Add white wine and tomatoes and cook for about 30 minutes or until sauce is well flavored. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook pasta in rapidly boiling water according to package directions for al dente. When done, drain well. Return to pot and stir in sausage mixture, beans, and bitter greens. Return to heat to warm through. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Adapted for "The Bean Cookbook" by Judith Choate, 1992, Kenan Books, Inc. Courtesy American Dry Bean Board.

Per serving: calories 1448, fat 66.2g, 42% calories from fat, cholesterol 147mg, protein 70.6g, carbohydrates 137.4g, fiber 10.5g, sugar 16.2g, sodium 2467mg, diet points 32.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 2.5, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 7.9, Lean meat: 5.9, Fat: 9.7, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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