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!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In the same pan, add the diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(906.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1625.6

Total Fat 137.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 302.4mg	0%
Sodium 5377.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.3g
Protein 65.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226.3mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 2047.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.6%

Protein: 16.1%

Carbs: 7.3%