Sausage and Beans Italian Style
Sausage and Beans Italian Style
A fast skillet supper of browned sausage, kidney beans and vegetables in a reduced tomato sauce — Italian beans-and-franks, all grown up.
Prep: 10 minutes · Cook: 25 minutes
What Is Sausage and Beans Italian Style?
A hearty Italian skillet of browned sausage pieces and red kidney beans simmered briefly in a reduced tomato and vegetable base — rustic, fast and filling.
Why Make Sausage and Beans Italian Style?
- Dinner in bowls in about 35 minutes
- Sausage and beans is comfort in any language
- Reducing the tomatoes concentrates the flavour fast
- One pot, easy cleanup
- Stretches two pounds of sausage across six bowls
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 900 g sausage links (cut into bite-size pieces (2 lbs))
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 stalk celery (chopped)
- 1 cup whole tomatoes (crushed)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 540 mL red kidney beans (or romano beans, drained (19 oz))
- 1 pinch basil
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot.
- Add the sausage pieces with the onion, garlic and celery; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and cook until the liquid has reduced by half.
- Add the beans and seasonings and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve in individual bowls.
Cooking Tips
- Brown the sausage properly before the vegetables crowd the pan
- Reduce the tomato base by half — don't rush it
- Use hot Italian sausage for a spicier pot
- Rinse the beans so the sauce stays clean-tasting
- Serve with crusty bread or over polenta
Frequently Asked Questions About Sausage and Beans Italian Style
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1. What sausage works best?
Mild or hot Italian links — cut into bite-size pieces so they brown quickly.
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2. Can I use romano beans?
Yes — romano beans work as an equal swap for the red kidney beans.
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3. Can I make it ahead?
Yes — it reheats well and thickens nicely overnight.
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4. How can I make it a soup?
Add a cup or two of stock with the beans and simmer a few minutes longer.
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5. How do I store leftovers?
Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Cooking Guides & Tips
Sausage and Beans Italian Style Made Simple
Sausage and Beans Italian Style is the weeknight pot that eats like a Sunday stew. Unico tomatoes, paste and kidney beans fill it out.