Italian Sausage and White Beans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
770 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Italian Sausage and White Beans
Description
Italian Sausage and White Beans features Italian sausage links cooked until well browned, then combined with a medley of onions, garlic, and sweet peppers sautéed to tenderness. The addition of canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a blend of dried herbs and spices enriches the base. White beans, such as Cannellini or Great Northern, add a creamy texture and mild flavor that complements the savory sausage. The dish simmers covered on low heat, allowing the sausages to cook through and the flavors to meld thoroughly in the thickened sauce.
The resulting stew-like combination balances the spiced meat with soft beans and vibrant vegetables, creating a wholesome meal that can be served on its own or alongside crusty bread. Its heartiness and full-bodied sauce make it filling and ideal for cooler days or when a satisfying, rustic dish is desired.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 19 ounces Italian sausage links (mild, medium or hot)
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 sweet pepper medium, red or green
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned with juice
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you like it spicy)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 30 ounces White beans such as Cannellini or Great Northern, drained and rinsed (2 cans, canned
- ½ cup white wine or water or chicken stock
Instructions
- In a deep-sided skillet (such as a chicken fryer), heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sausages and cook, turning occasionally until well browned on all sides. Remove the sausages to a plate and hold until later.
- Add the onion, garlic and sweet pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender and beginning to take on a little color.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients to the pan. Stir well to combine.
- Return the sausages to the pan nestling them down into the bean and tomato mixture. Be sure to add any juices collected on the plate with sausages.
- Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the sausages and beans are cooked through.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 770 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 770kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1570mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 1766mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 531IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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