Beans and Sweet Italian Sausage
Savor the hearty comfort of this Beans and Sweet Italian Sausage recipe—a one-pan wonder that combines tender cannellini beans, juicy sweet Italian sausage, and a medley of aromatic herbs for an irresistible, flavor-packed dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, featuring pantry staples like canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and dried spices. The sautéed onions and garlic provide a rich base, while a hint of optional red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this easy-to-make dish is ideal on its own or served over crusty bread, rice, or pasta. Packed with protein and brimming with bold Italian flavors, it’s a guaranteed family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 15 ounces cannellini beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil.
Brown the sweet Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, for about 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices) and chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans, cooked sausage, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.7 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.6 g | 203% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 5377 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 65.3 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2047 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
