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Weeknight • Pork

Hearty Sausage & White Bean Skillet

A robust and comforting skillet meal featuring flavorful sausage, tender white beans, and aromatic herbs in a savory sauce.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Hearty Sausage & White Bean Skillet

When you need a meal that's both hearty and hassle-free, this Hearty Sausage & White Bean Skillet comes to the rescue! It's packed with savory sausage, creamy cannellini beans, and a flavorful broth that makes for a satisfying and easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.

  2. Step 2

    Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, dried rosemary, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), rinsed cannellini beans, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it cook for 10-12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts into the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

  5. Step 5

    Serve hot, perhaps with a side of crusty bread for soaking up all that delicious sauce!

Tips

  • You can easily make this vegetarian by omitting the sausage and adding extra vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
  • Great for meal prep! This skillet reheats beautifully for lunches throughout the week.
  • For a touch of creaminess, stir in a tablespoon or two of cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream at the end.

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