Make this rich, rustic Italian Sausage and White Beans Skillet in just one pan with simple, everyday ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
19ouncesItalian sausage links(mild, medium or hot)
1medium onionchopped
2clovesgarlicminced
1medium sweet bell pepper(any color)
14.5ouncescanned diced tomatoes with their juice
8ouncestomato sauce
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes(more if you like it spicy)
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
30ouncescanned white beanssuch as Cannellini or Great Northern, drained and rinsed (2 cans)
½cupwhite wineor water or chicken stock
Instructions
In a deep-sided skillet (such as a chicken fryer), heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2 tablespoons olive oil
Add the sausages and cook, turning occasionally until well browned on all sides. Remove the sausages to a plate and hold until later.
19 ounces Italian sausage links
Add the onion, garlic and sweet pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender and beginning to take on a little color.
1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 medium sweet bell pepper
Add all of the remaining ingredients to the pan. Stir well to combine.
14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with their juice, 8 ounces tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 30 ounces canned white beans, ½ cup white wine
Return the sausages to the pan nestling them down into the bean and tomato mixture. Be sure to add any juices collected on the plate with sausages.
Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the sausages and beans are cooked through.
Notes
Use a deep skillet or Dutch oven that gives the sausages room to brown without crowding. Avoid cast iron, which can react with the tomatoes.
The recipe works with mild, medium, or hot Italian sausage. Turkey sausage is also a good option, though you may need a bit more oil for sautéing.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.