Instructions: This is better cooked in a non-stick pan or dutch oven. It does tend to stick. Break up and cook sausage till browned. Remove to paper towel to drain. Drain excess grease from pan, leaving about 1 Tbs and any cracklings. Saute vegetables till translucent, scraping often to prevent sticking. Add beans and tomato paste, stirring gently to avoid breaking up beans. Season according to taste. If you like to taste each ingredient and crunchy vegetables, then cook about 30 minutes over medium heat, stirring gently.

If you like to taste blended dishes, then cook over low heat about 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Either way, this is a very tasty dish, made even better by fresh baked bread and butter. It serves 4 generously, and can extend to 8-10 servings by adding lots of bread, salad and desert. Its especially good the next day.

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