Sausage White Bean and Kale Skillet
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Sausage White Bean and Kale Skillet
Description
The Sausage White Bean and Kale Skillet is centered on Italian pork sausages seared until browned for texture and flavor. The tomato sauce base is brightened with fresh garlic, oregano, basil, and seasoned with salt and pepper, then combined with drained white beans and large handfuls of kale. Tossing the kale in the tomato sauce before baking helps it soften and absorb flavors without becoming overly wilted. The entire skillet is then baked to cook the sausages through and meld the ingredients. This approach results in a meal that balances savory meat, creamy beans, and slightly tender greens in a rich tomato sauce.
The skillet can be served directly from the pan, offering a rustic presentation and a hearty portion. This dish suits a casual dinner and pairs well with crusty bread or a simple side salad to complement the rich and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 hot Italian pork sausage
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt you can add more to taste once the dish is done
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 15 oz tomato sauce not pasta sauce, or tomato puree
- 15 oz cannellini beans or any white bean
- 2 kale large handfuls, fresh leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Drain and rinse can of white beans, open the can of tomato sauce, and mince the garlic
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat
- When skillet is hot, add sausage to the skillet and sear on all sides flipping every 2 minutes for 8 minutes total
- Remove the sausage from the skillet and the skillet from heat
- Allow the skillet to cool slightly then return to low heat and add the oil garlic and seasonings to the pan
- Allow them to cook for about 1 minute stirring constantly
- Pour the tomato sauce, beans, and 2 large handfuls of kale to the skillet and toss with tongs to combine evenly - make sure the kale gets coated in the tomato sauce
- Add the sausage links back to the skillet and place the skillet in the oven
- Bake the whole skillet at 350F for 20 minutes or until the sausages are fully cooked through (internal temp of 165F)
- Remove the skillet from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and enjoy
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1746mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 643mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1107IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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