Sausage with Beans and Macaroni
Satisfy your craving for a hearty, one-pot meal with this comforting Sausage with Beans and Macaroni recipe. Combining savory Italian or smoked sausage with tender white beans, al dente macaroni, and a rich tomato-broth sauce, this dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Seasoned with fragrant herbs like oregano and thyme, plus a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, every bite is packed with bold, comforting flavors. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Top it off with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan for an irresistible finishing touch. Quick, flavorful, and family-friendly, this meal is sure to become a regular on your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pieces sausages (Italian or smoked)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 14 ounces canned white beans (e.g., cannellini or great northern beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup dried macaroni
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the sausages to the skillet and cook them for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside. Once cooled slightly, slice them into bite-sized pieces.
In the same pan, add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the dried macaroni and sliced sausages back into the skillet.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the macaroni is tender and has absorbed some of the liquid.
Stir in the drained and rinsed white beans and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1745 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 915 mg | 19% | |
*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.
