Sausages with White Beans in Tomato Sauce

A hearty Italian-inspired dish combining sweet Italian sausages with tender white beans in a rich tomato and sage sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner that combines protein-rich beans with savory sausages.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 6 whole sweet Italian sausages
  • 6 cups cooked white beans
  • 1 can plum tomatoes
  • 2 sprigs fresh sage
  • 1 cup water

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic. Sautégarlic until golden, about 2 minutes. Add sausages; sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup reserved bean cooking liquid, tomatoes with juice, and sage. Simmer 5 minutes. Add beans and 1 cup water. Cover and simmer until sausages are cooked through, adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer until sauce thickens, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.

    45 min

  2. 2.

    Robust, spicy Falesco 2006 Vitiano Rosso ($9).

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