Take a large sauté pan and optionally add a splash of oil or a few sprays of oil spray and place over a medium heat. Once hot, add the sausages and cook on each side until brown. Around 2 minutes on each side. Alternatively, bake the sausages according to packet instructions.
In a large casserole dish, optionally place another splash of oil or oil spray, then sauté the onions until they start to brown.
Add in the crushed garlic, paprika and bay leaves. Stir well for 60 seconds.
Pop in the tomato puree and again, mix well.
Pour in the tomatoes, stock, wine, carrots and thyme. Stir well, bring to the boil, then turn the heat down low.
Pop in the pre-cooked sausages. Simmer for 20 minutes uncovered, either on the stove top or in the oven. If in the oven, it needs to be on gas mark 5 (190°C/ 375°F).
Finally, throw in the beans and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread, mashed potato or polenta.
