White Beans with Tomato and Sausage
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 (1.25 cups each)
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Calories
52735 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
gluten-free
White Beans with Tomato and Sausage
Description
This recipe begins by browning Italian sausage links in olive oil until golden and somewhat firm, then slicing them into rounds and continuing to cook until fully browned. Onions and garlic join the pot next, sautéed until the onions soften and release moisture to deglaze the pan. Crushed tomatoes and Italian herbs—dried basil, oregano, and optionally crushed red pepper flakes—are stirred in with freshly cracked black pepper to build a rich sauce. Rinsed Great Northern beans and frozen chopped spinach are added without thawing, mixing into the tomato base. This combination simmers until flavors meld, producing a comforting, protein-rich stew with tender sausage bites and creamy beans, lifted by the brightness of the herbs and the gentle heat of pepper flakes. It’s suited for serving on its own or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 2 links Italian sausage $1.99, about 8 ounces total
- 1 yellow onion $0.32
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16
- 1 oz. can crushed tomatoes $1.49
- 1/2 tsp basil $0.05, dried
- 1/2 tsp oregano $0.05, dried
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper $0.02, optional
- black pepper $0.03, freshly cracked
- 2 oz. cans great northern beans $1.38
- 4 oz. spinach $0.40, frozen, chopped, quantity 1/4 of 1 lb. bag
- salt $0.02, to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and sausage links to a large pot and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown on the outside and slightly firm (about 5 minutes). Remove the sausage to a cutting board and slice them into rounds. Return the sausage slices to the pot.
- Continue to sauté the sausage until fully browned. While the sausage is cooking, dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and continue to sauté until the onions are soft and transparent. The moisture from the onions should dissolve any browned bits of sausage from the bottom of the pot.
- Once the onions are soft, add the can of crushed tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and a healthy dose of freshly cracked pepper (15-20 cranks of a pepper mill). Stir to combine.
- Empty the two cans of Great Northern beans into a colander and rinse with cool water. Let the excess water drain away, then add the beans to the pot along with the frozen chopped spinach (no need to thaw). Stir the contents of the pot and allow them to heat through, stirring occasionally
- (about 10 minutes). Taste and add salt if needed (1/4-1/2 tsp). If a thicker mixture is desired, let the pot simmer longer until the sauce has reduced. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4(1.25 cups each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52735 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25Cups | |
| Calories | 527.35kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 73.88g | 25% |
| Protein | 32.75g | 66% |
| Fat | 24.73g | 38% |
| Sodium | 1093.75mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 22.78g | 91% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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