Hearty Italian Sausage Stew
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Hearty Italian Sausage Stew, a rustic yet flavor-packed dish perfect for cozy nights. This one-pot wonder combines tender chunks of savory Italian sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and bite-sized potatoes, all simmered in a rich tomato broth infused with aromatic herbs like oregano and basil. Nutritious vegetables—carrots, celery, and onions—add depth and vibrant color, while a hint of red pepper flakes offers optional heat for spice lovers. Ready in just an hour, this filling stew is ideal for family dinners and makes for fantastic leftovers. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and slices of crusty bread to sop up every last drop of this hearty, Italian-inspired comfort food. Perfect for meal prepping or entertaining, it’s a must-try recipe that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Stir in the diced potatoes, and then add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Return the cooked sausage to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the stew simmer for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the cannellini beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the beans to warm through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy with crusty bread on the side!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1359 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*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.
