Description
A hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired dish combining spicy hot sausage, tender beans, and rich tomato sauce. Served with a drizzle of olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and crusty bread for a satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Beans
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage
- 28 oz can tomatoes (recommend Bianco DiNapoli)
- 1 cup dried beans (or 1 can cooked beans)
To Serve
- Parmigiano or Locatelli cheese, for grating
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Beans: If using dried beans, soak them overnight and cook until tender before starting. If using canned beans, drain and rinse them thoroughly to remove excess sodium and preservatives.
- Brown Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the hot Italian sausage. Cook slowly, allowing the fat to render out and the sausage to become golden brown on all sides. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Beans: Pour in the canned tomatoes. If using whole canned tomatoes, gently squeeze or crush them to break into smaller pieces. Add the cooked or canned beans to the skillet with the sausage and tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- Simmer Mixture: Lower the heat and let the sausage, tomato, and beans mixture simmer gently for 20 minutes to meld the flavors together. Taste and season with salt if necessary, although the sausage usually provides ample seasoning.
- Serve: Plate the sausage and beans, drizzle with good quality olive oil, and grate Parmigiano or Locatelli cheese on top. Serve alongside warm crusty bread and enjoy with a cold beer if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is simple, quick, and combines traditional Italian sausage with giant beans in a rich tomato sauce.
- Using quality canned tomatoes like Bianco DiNapoli enhances the flavor significantly.
- Adjust salt carefully as the sausage generally adds enough saltiness.
- Perfect to serve with crusty bread for dipping and soaking up the sauce.
- Great for an easy weeknight meal full of flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
