Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew
Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew brings together tender cannellini beans, savory fennel-and-garlic sausage, and hearty kale in a broth brightened with white wine and a hint of heat. It’s comforting yet balanced, with rich browned sausage fond and nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano rounding each spoonful. Serve on a chilly evening when you want something warming and satisfying.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Soak the beans in cold water for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Drain the beans and set them aside.
- 3
Make a shallow lengthwise cut down the center of each sausage link and remove the casings. Transfer the bulk sausage to a dry soup pot over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 7 minutes. Continue to cook and stir until the juices caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pot, creating a fond, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the onion and stir to coat it in the rendered drippings. Cook until the onion just turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour the white wine into the pot while scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Season with black pepper, bay leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes. Stir in the water.
- 5
Add the beans to the pot, raise the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt; continue simmering until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Taste the beans to ensure they are perfectly cooked.
- 6
Mash about 1/4 of the beans with a potato masher for a creamy texture, if desired. Stir in the kale, increase the heat to medium, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- 7
Drizzle each serving with olive oil; sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pepper flakes.
- Calories 386.92 kcal Moderate
- Protein 22.27 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.85 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.36 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 55.73 mg Moderate
- Sodium 654.42 mg High
- Fiber 10.93 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.57 g High
- Added Sugar 9.96 g Moderate
- Calcium 322.21 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.63 mg Good Source
- Potassium 219.44 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4387.48 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 113.55 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Dried Bay Leaves, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 386.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew?
- It is an Italian stew recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Dried Bay Leaves, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Italian Pork Sausage. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 386.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
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