Italian Chili with Cannellini Beans and Sausage

Directions Print

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hot Italian sausage, mild Italian sausage, onion, and a pinch of salt together in the pot, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon. Cook until sausage is browned and crumbly, and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and paprika. Salt and pepper to taste. Saute about 3 minutes.
3. Pour water and tomatoes into sausage mixture, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook on a steady simmer until sausage is tender, about 45 minutes. Add water as necessary and skim any fat that floats to the top.
4. Stir cannellini beans, roasted red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into sausage mixture. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Garnish with pesto and fresh mozzarella.