Tomato-Braised Sausage and Beans

Name: Tomato-Braised Sausage and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed and crumbled); 1 yellow onion (large, chopped); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained); 1.5 cup chicken broth; 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 crusty bread (sliced, for serving); 5 ounce mixed greens; 0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Hearty Italian sausage simmered with cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, served with crusty bread and a light side salad for a fulfilling meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.42/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed and crumbled)
1 yellow onion (large, chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
1.5 cup chicken broth
0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 crusty bread (sliced, for serving)
5 ounce mixed greens
0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
Add chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in undrained diced tomatoes, rinsed cannellini beans, chicken broth, dried Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
Return cooked sausage to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
While the sausage and beans simmer, prepare the side salad by tossing mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette.
Serve the tomato-braised sausage and beans hot with slices of crusty bread for dipping and a side of mixed green salad.

Notes

This dish is also great with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 620
Protein: 37.8 g
Carbohydrates: 65.5 g
Fat: 28.2 g
Fiber: 12.3 g
Sodium: 1350 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Sugar: 12 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg