2 tbsp. butter
5 c. chopped green cabbage
1 med. onion, chopped in med. chunks
1 c. sliced carrots
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can drained red beans (optional)
1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. flour
Dash of black pepper
1 lb. smoked sausage

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cabbage, onion and carrots. Saute 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes and vinegar. Sprinkle cheese, flour, and pepper over cabbage mixture; stir. Spoon into greased shallow 2-quart casserole. Cut sausage into serving-size pieces. Arrange on top of cabbage mixture and push down partially. Cover; bake 40 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.