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Italian Sausage Spinach Casserole

List of Ingredients




3/4 pound fresh Italian sausage links
2 10-ounce packages fresh spinach -- cooked and well drained
1 19 ounce can white kidney beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted




Recipe



In a large skillet cook sausage over medium heat about 8 minutes or till no pink remains, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Slice into bite-size pieces.

In a large mixing bowl combine cooked sausage, spinach, beans, onion, milk, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, lemon peel, lemon juice, nutmeg, and pepper.
Transfer mixture to a greased 2-quart oval or square baking dish.

For topping, in a small mixing bowl combine bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup of the Romano or Parmesan cheese, garlic, and melted margarine or butter; sprinkle on top casserole.
Bake, uncovered, in a 375º F oven for 35 minutes or until heated through.