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White Beans and Sausage

Published: Aug 3, 2016 · Modified: Jul 30, 2022 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Italian Sausage and White Beans Skillet

White Beans and Sausage is an easy skillet one-pot dinner that has a protein, starch, and vegetables all in one. Best of all this gluten-free recipe is done in about a half hours time.

top view of 5 sausages in skillet over beans with basil, cheese, and title text.

One of our favorite family meals is White Beans and Sausage. For years, I’ve been grilling Italian sausage or making Instant Pot Italian Sausage (or Air Fryer Italian Sausage) and then making my white beans with fennel in a skillet. I was tired of making two separate dishes. That’s when I tried making this a one pot meal. This has been a game changer for me this summer. I’m all about simplifying my life, and well, frankly, your’s too! To say it turned out amazing is an understatement. This one pot meal for Italian sausage and white beans skillet is my new go-to dinner!

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Ingredients

top view of 5 sausages in skillet over beans with basil and cheese next to parsley.
  • Sausage – I like to use mild Italian Sausage but you can also use hot.
  • Vegetables – Fennel Bulb, garlic cloves, and grape tomatoes
  • Oil – I like to use olive oil in this skillet recipe.
  • Beans – I use canned cannellini beans for this recipe.
  • Seasonings – Italian Seasoning, Salt, Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Parsley
  • Cheese – I love to top the skillet with grated Pecorino Romano Cheese.

Directions

In a large skillet, add 1 cup of water and the Italian sausage links. Place lid on top and cook for 10 minutes on medium-high heat. Then add in the thinly sliced fennel.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the internal temperature of the sausage has reached 165°F.

Remove the lid off the skillet, add the garlic and tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Hand pouring in white beans into a skillet on the stovetop.

Add the drained beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 10 minutes with the lid on.

 5 sausages in skillet over beans with basil and cheese next to parsley on tablecloth.

Mix in the fresh basil, parsley, and pecorino romano cheese. Divide evenly among plates. Enjoy immediately. 

FAQs

Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions when making sausage and beans.

What kind of beans are white beans?

White beans are legumes that can consist of navy beans, cannellini beans (what is used in this recipe), “great northern” beans, and even lima beans.

Are white beans healthy?

White beans are healthy and are packed with protein and fiber. They are also a good source of micronutrients; which include folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6.

What is the difference in Italian sausage and regular sausage?

Italian sausage contains Italian spices where as regular sausage is unseasoned.

Tips & Tricks

Black skillet with white beans, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.

Here are a few of my expert tips and tricks when making this sausage and bean recipe.

  • Spice it up – Like it spicy? Try using Hot Italian Sausage instead of Mild.
  • Sausage – You can use chicken sausage or vegan sausage instead of pork sausage for this recipe.
  • Fresh Beans – You can replace fresh cooked beans instead of the canned beans. Just note that the dish might need additional seasoning.
  • Fennel – Fennel can be a very strong and pungent root vegetable to eat. You will only cut the white bulb portion of the fennel. The green stalks will take much longer to cook and are much stronger in flavor. I like to thinly slice the bulb of fennel before I caramelize the fresh fennel while the sausage cooks in the skillet.

Sausage Recipes

Looking for more sausage recipes? Try a few more of my favorite recipes.

  • Photo taken from a vertical top angle of the Italian Sausage and Peppers being cooked inside of an instant pot.
    Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
  • White bowl filled with rice, shrimp, and sausage with spoon next to it.
    Crock Pot Jambalaya
  • Large green pot filled with cabbage, sausage, potatoes, and broth on a marble countertop.
    Cabbage and Sausage Soup
  • White platter filled with crispy sausage links with tomato red sauce in a skillet in background.
    Air Fryer Sausage

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Black skillet with sausage links and white beans with fresh herbs.

Sausage and White Beans

Italian Sausage and White Beans Skillet is the most simple, delicious dinner that can be cooked in one pot. How amazing is that?!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 728kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • 1 Stove Top
  • 1 Skillet

Ingredients

  • 5 Mild Italian Sausage Links
  • 1 Fennel Bulb sliced thin
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 cups Grape Tomatoes
  • 30 ounces Cannellini Beans drained
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
  • ¼ cup Pecorino Romano Cheese grated

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add 1 cup of water and the Italian sausage links. Place lid on top and cook for 10 minutes on medium-high heat. Then add in the thinly sliced fennel.
  • Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the internal temperature of the sausage has reached 165°F.
  • Remove the lid off the skillet, add the garlic and tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Add the drained beans, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 10 minutes with the lid on.
  • Mix in the fresh basil, parsley, and pecorino romano cheese. Divide evenly among plates. Enjoy immediately. 

Notes

  • Spice it up – Like it spicy? Try using Hot Italian Sausage instead of Mild.
  • Sausage – You can use chicken sausage or vegan sausage instead of pork sausage for this recipe.
  • Canned Beans – This recipe requires 2 cans of cannelini beans, drained.
  • Fresh Beans – You can replace fresh cooked beans instead of the canned beans. Just note that the dish might need additional seasoning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 728kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 1881mg | Potassium: 799mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 7mg
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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 10 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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  1. kurt nickerson

    October 01, 2016 at 11:59 am

    Can’t wait to gives this a try with a few tweaks of my own especially not using the water with sausage fat in it!

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