Description
Hearty sausage and white bean skillet delivers rustic Italian comfort straight to your kitchen’s heart. Savory sausage, creamy beans, and aromatic herbs promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 lb (454 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 oz/411 g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté Sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the sausage, breaking it into crumbles while cooking, ensuring a rich caramelized exterior.
- Aromatic Base: Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and release their fragrant essence, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Bean and Tomato Fusion: Add white beans, diced tomatoes, thyme, and red pepper flakes, stirring to distribute ingredients evenly and create a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
- Flavor Development: Simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and develop a deep, complex flavor profile, then season with salt and pepper to elevate the taste.
- Leafy Finish: Gently fold in spinach or kale, wilting the greens to preserve their vibrant color and nutritional integrity, adding a fresh, earthy dimension to the dish.
- Presentation: Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, creating a visually appealing and flavorful final touch.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate the skillet with crusty bread or serve over rice to transform this hearty meal into a complete and satisfying dining experience.
Notes
- Break sausage into smaller, uniform crumbles for even cooking and better flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Let the skillet simmer longer than recommended to allow beans and tomatoes to develop a richer, more complex taste profile.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on personal heat tolerance, starting with a small amount and gradually increasing for desired spiciness.
- Add leafy greens like spinach or kale for extra vitamins, minerals, and a boost of nutritional density to the one-pan meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg