Escarole with Italian Sausage and White Beans
Warm, hearty, and packed with bold Italian flavors, this Escarole with Italian Sausage and White Beans recipe is the perfect one-pan meal for cozy weeknight dinners. Featuring tender escarole, savory Italian sausage, and creamy cannellini beans simmered in a fragrant garlic-infused broth, this dish is as nourishing as it is satisfying. A touch of crushed red pepper flakes adds optional heat, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese takes the flavors to the next level. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a rustic Italian classic. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth, and you'll have a comforting meal that will delight the whole family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound mild or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 large head escarole, roughly chopped
- 2 15-ounce cans canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian sausage to the skillet. Break it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the chopped escarole to the skillet a handful at a time, stirring gently to wilt it down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the escarole is tender and reduced in volume.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet, then add the cannellini beans and chicken broth. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the beans to heat through.
Remove from the heat and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Offer crusty bread on the side for dipping into the flavorful broth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3991 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 195.0 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.2 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 10255 mg | 446% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.4 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.9 g | 203% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 201.6 g | 403% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2190 mg | 168% | |
| Iron | 35.9 mg | 199% | |
| Potassium | 5425 mg | 115% | |
*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.
