A traditional French cassoulet is a slow-cooked white bean casserole flavored not only with sausage, but also a variety of meats which most times include duck, pork, pork skin and sometimes even goose or lamb.  For this quick-and-easy version, the white beans have been replaced by a lovely lentil base and the meat consists of pan-seared sausages.  Comforting and hearty, this is an everyday take on the French classic that is best served with a simple green salad and some warmed slices of a toasted baguette.

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