Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew
This hearty Italian white bean and sausage stew combines creamy cannellini beans, garlic-and-fennel sausage, tender kale, and onion in a rich broth brightened with white wine and layered with gentle heat. Finished with olive oil and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, it is a warming, substantial meal to serve with crusty Italian bread on a cool day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak beans in cold water for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Drain beans and set aside.
- 3
Make a shallow cut lengthwise down the center of each sausage link, then peel off the casings. Transfer the bulk sausage to a dry soup pot over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage while breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, 5 to 7 minutes. Cook and stir until the juices start to caramelize and stick to the bottom of the pot, creating a fond, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Add onion and stir to coat it in the rendered drippings. Cook until the onion starts to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Add white wine to the pot while scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Season with black pepper, bay leaves, and pepper flakes. Stir in water.
- 5
Add beans to the pot, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and simmer until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes more. Taste the beans to ensure they are fully cooked.
- 6
Smash beans with a potato masher for a creamy texture, if desired. Stir in kale, increase the heat to medium, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- 7
Drizzle servings with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pepper flakes.
- Calories 486.67 kcal High 24%
- Protein 29.61 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 32.89 g 12%
- Total Fat 26.61 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 10.11 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 85.07 mg High 28%
- Sodium 923.94 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 10.89 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 12.61 g --
- Added Sugars 9.95 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 321.87 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 4.17 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 220.47 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 539.84 mcg Good Source 60%
- Vitamin C 113.57 mg Good Source 126%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 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 486.67 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 13 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 13 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 486.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew healthy?
- Italian White Bean and Sausage Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 486.67 calories and 29.61 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 923.94 mg (40% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 10.11 g (51% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.95 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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