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Tuscan sausage and white bean stew

Tuscan sausage and white bean stew is a simmered dish for 4 people, ready in 50 minutes, easy to make, for about €2.60 per serving. The key to success is slow cooking the beans with tomato and sage, and mashing a few beans to thicken the sauce naturally.

Sausages simmered with white beans, tomato, and sage, a simple and generous Tuscan dish.

Tuscan sausage and white bean stew
Total time
50 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.60
Calories per person
690 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Browned sausages simmered with tender white beans in a sage scented tomato sauce make a dish that warms you up without complicating your evening. Sage gives that distinct aroma tied to Italian cooking, and white beans add softness to every bite. Country bread is there for mopping up the sauce, and it often disappears first.

This is the kind of recipe to make on a fall or winter weeknight, when you want a filling meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Kids tend to like the sausage and tomato sauce, and the beans go down easily once mixed in. One pot does the job, which also means less cleanup.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Pork sausages 6

Pantry

  • Canned white beansoften in the pantry 800 g
  • Crushed tomatoesoften in the pantry 400 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Onion 1
  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • Sage 6 sprigs

Bakery

  • Country bread 4 slices

Allergens Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Brown the sausages on all sides in the oil, then set them aside. 8 min

    Don't pierce them here, the juices stay inside the meat.

  2. Cook the onion, garlic, and sage in the same pot. 4 min

    The sage releases its aroma into the sausage fat.

  3. Add the tomatoes and the rinsed, drained beans, then return the sausages to the pot.

    Rinse the beans, the canning liquid is too salty.

  4. Cover and simmer gently over low heat. 25 min

    Stir gently so you don't mash all the beans.

  5. Serve in shallow bowls with the bread.

    A drizzle of raw olive oil on top right before serving makes a real difference.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick pure pork sausages, they release less fat and brown better in the pan.
  • Keep the sage in whole sprigs during cooking, so you can easily remove them before serving if you don't want to eat them.
  • If the sauce looks too thin at the end, simmer a few more minutes uncovered so it reduces.

The variations

  • Swap the pork sausages for chicken sausages for a milder tasting version.
  • For a vegetarian version, skip the sausages and double the white beans, finishing with a little grated parmesan.
  • For kids in a hurry, blend part of the bean sauce for a smoother texture with fewer chunks.

What to serve it with

  • Grilled country bread
  • Simple green salad
  • A glass of light red wine

Storage

This dish keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It freezes well for up to 2 months, though the sausages may soften further if you prefer their original texture. Reheat gently in a pot with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.

Questions about this dish

Can I use dried white beans instead of canned?

Yes, but you'll need to soak and cook them ahead of time since the recipe doesn't include that extra cooking step. About 300g of dried beans will give you the equivalent of the 800g canned once cooked.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

Yes, it's actually better reheated the next day since the flavors have time to blend. Cook it through the simmering step, then reheat gently before serving.

What if I don't have fresh sage?

Dried sage works too, about one teaspoon replaces the 6 fresh sprigs. The aroma will be a bit lighter but the dish still turns out well.

Why mash some of the beans while cooking?

Mashed beans release their starch and naturally thicken the sauce without adding flour or cream. That's the trick behind the dish's creamy texture.

How long does it take to make a Tuscan sausage and white bean stew?

Count 50 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a Tuscan sausage and white bean stew?

About 690 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a Tuscan sausage and white bean stew cost?

About €2.60 per serving, or €10.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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