Description
A hearty and comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring hot Italian sausage simmered with tomatoes and beans, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese, perfect served with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sausage and Beans
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage
- 28 oz can tomatoes (recommended: Bianco DiNapoli)
- 1 cup dried beans (soaked and cooked) or 1 can cooked beans (drained and rinsed)
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Parmigiano or Locatelli cheese, for grating
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: If using dried beans, soak and cook them ahead of time until tender. For convenience, canned beans can be used by draining and rinsing thoroughly.
- Brown the Sausage: Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the hot Italian sausage and cook slowly, allowing the fat to render and the sausage to become golden brown on all sides.
- Add Tomatoes and Beans: To the browned sausage, add the canned tomatoes and beans. If using whole canned tomatoes, gently squeeze them to break up the pieces.
- Simmer the Mixture: Let the sausage, tomatoes, and beans simmer gently for about 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust salt if necessary, though the sausage usually adds sufficient seasoning.
- Serve: Plate the dish with a drizzle of good quality olive oil and a generous sprinkle of Parmigiano or Locatelli cheese. Serve alongside crusty bread and optionally pair with a cold beer.
Notes
- This simple and quick dish combines Italian sausage and giant beans in a flavorful tomato sauce.
- Using canned beans saves time if you don’t want to soak and cook dried beans.
- Choosing a high-quality canned tomato like Bianco DiNapoli enhances the flavor.
- The sausage provides enough saltiness, so taste before adding extra salt.
- Crusty bread is ideal for soaking up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
