Italian Sausage & White Beans
Hearty and flavorful Italian Sausage & White Beans is quick and easy. A one-pan, skillet weeknight dinner option that looks and tastes like you fussed.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Red onion
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 lb. Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy)
- 1 T. Olive oil
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 lb. Fresh spinach (trimmed and washed)
- 2 t. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 t. Nutmeg
- 1/4 t. Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cans Cannellini beans (or other white beans) (15 oz. cans; rinsed and drained)
- 1 c. Chicken stock
Instructions
- Dice red onion, red pepper and garlic.
- Slice Italian sausage links.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, pepper, garlic and sliced sausage. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until sausage starts to brown.
- Stir in spinach and seasonings. Cook another 5 minutes, until spinach is wilted.
- Cover skillet, reduce heat and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, until sausage is fully cooked.
- Increase heat to medium-high and stir in beans and chicken stock.
- Bring to a slow boil and cook until broth is reduced by half, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- To make the sausage easier to slice, make sure to use a sharp, non-serrated knife. If you are still having a hard time, you can firm them up slightly by tossing them in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
- Serve with crusty bread, pasta, polenta, rice, orzo or couscous.
- You can make this recipe up to 2 days in advance and then just reheat when you're ready for dinner.