Best 12 Tuscan Sausage Spinach And Cannellini Beans Recipes

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From the beautiful region of Tuscany, Italy, comes a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the richness of Tuscan sausage, the freshness of spinach, and the creamy texture of cannellini beans. This culinary masterpiece, known as "Tuscan Sausage, Spinach, and Cannellini Beans", takes you on a journey through the vibrant flavors and aromas of Tuscany. With its perfect balance of savory, salty, and herbaceous notes, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SKILLET SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEANS WITH SPINACH



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This comforting Skillet Sausage and White Beans with Spinach is on your table in just 30 minutes. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth for a flavorful, satisfying meal.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
14 ounces fully-cooked smoked sausage (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1½ cups low sodium chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
15 ounces petite diced tomatoes (fire-roasted diced tomatoes work very well too!)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 ounces fresh baby spinach
fresh ground black pepper, (to taste)
¼ cup grated Parmesan, (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring, until nicely browned. Add garlic and cook for just another minute or two until garlic is fragrant. Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and let it simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes to allow broth to reduce a little.
  • Stir in fresh baby spinach and remove from heat. Continue to stir until spinach is wilted. Garnish with fresh ground black pepper and Parmesan. Ladle into bowls and serve with a hunk of crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 1612 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUSCAN SAUSAGE, SPINACH AND CANNELLINI BEANS



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If you like spinach, you will like this easy, comfort food type casserole. The addition of the lemon and nutmeg helps give it a nice, fresh taste. It is important to squeeze as much liquid from the spinach as possible. I sometimes use a leftover croissant to make the breadcrumbs. This goes nicely with a Caesar salad.

Provided by Snow Pea

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb hot Italian sausage links or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage link
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1/2 small onion, finely diced
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon lemon rind, freshly grated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Brown sausages in oil till done, drain and slice into rounds.
  • In large bowl, combine sausage, spinach, beans, onion, cream, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, lemon peel and juice, nutmeg, and salt and pepper.
  • Turn mixture into a greased 2 qt casserole.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, remaining 1/4 cup cheese, garlic and melted butter.
  • Sprinkle on top of casserole.
  • Bake uncovered 35 minutes, or until heated through.

CANNELLINI BEANS AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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The great flavors and healthy qualities of this beloved Italian bean are made even more delicious with this Johnsonville recipe. The vegetables in this hearty dish make it healthy, the Johnsonville Italian Sausages, make it to die for.

Provided by Food Network

Time 2h30m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pkgs Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausages (19 oz each)
2 cups dried cannellini beans
10 fresh sage leaves (separated, & more for garnish)
1 med tomato, cored and halved
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup finely chopped onions
2/3 cup finely chopped carrots
2/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cups crushed canned plum tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese* (can substitute with cream cheese)

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large bowl with water, using your hand swirl the beans around to rinse them and discard any small stones or beans that look brown. Drain the beans in a colander, rinse and refill the bowl with beans and a generous amount of water (at least 2-3 inches above the beans) and let soak overnight or for at least 6 hours.
  • Drain the beans, rinse well and place in a Dutch oven or large pot. Add 7 cups water, 5 of the sage leaves, the tomato halves and bring to a boil uncovered over med-high heat. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered until the beans are tender 1 1/2 - 2 hours, be sure to test for doneness. Drain and reserve the beans, discard the sage and tomato halves.
  • In a large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, 5 remaining sage leaves, onions, carrots, celery, red pepper flakes and saute for 8-10 minutes until the ingredients are soft and translucent. Stir in the cooked beans and crushed tomatoes. Add the salt, pepper and the chicken stock. Stir together and simmer gently, when all ingredients are combined and warmed, stir in the mascarpone cheese until melted and evenly folded into the tomato and bean mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover saucepan to keep warm and turn off heat until ready to serve.
  • Cook the sausage by braising or grilling. Once the sausages are cooked, transfer them to a cutting board and cut into halves or thirds. Transfer the warm beans to individual bowls and arrange sausage pieces on top. Garnish with a sprig of fresh sage.
  • * To Serve 4-5, prepare the same recipe with 1 package of Johnsonville Italian sausage.
  • * mascarpone cheese is a mild flavored, creamy Italian cheese and can be found in the specialty cheese section of most grocery stores.

CANNELLINI BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium fennel bulbs, outer layers removed, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans
One 10-ounce bunch kale, center rib removed, leaves chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 turkey or chicken Italian sausage links

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a grill pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the fennel, onion, 1 teaspoon of the salt and the red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes (plus juices), beans, kale and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Cook until the vegetables are tender and the kale has wilted, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • While the stew is cooking, place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Add the sausages and grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Cool and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and add the cooked sausage slices. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Spoon the stew into bowls and serve.

TUSCAN SAUSAGE & BEAN DIP



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This is a spinoff of a Mexican dip I had once. The original was wicked good, but since I was going through an "I'm-so-over-Mexican-dip" phase, I decided to switch it up. Take it to a party-I'll bet you no one else will bring anything like it! -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Assorted crackers or toasted French bread baguette slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Stir in wine, oregano, salt and thyme. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated., Add cream cheese; stir until melted. Stir in spinach, beans and tomatoes; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish; if using an ovenproof skillet, leave in skillet. Sprinkle with cheeses., Bake until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

WHITE BEAN, SAUSAGE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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White beans, Italian sausage, spinach and tomatoes make a flavorful and surprisingly sophisticated casserole. Casseroles might have a humble reputation, but this one is special enough to serve at your next dinner party.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
3/4 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Add onion, garlic, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes; continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables have softened slightly. Sprinkle flour over top, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add half of the spinach to sausage mixture; cook and stir about 1 minute or until wilted. Add remaining half of the spinach; continue to cook and stir about 1 minute or until wilted. Add tomatoes and beans; cook about 1 minute, stirring and scraping bottom of pan, until combined. Remove from heat; transfer to baking dish.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges and brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

SAUSAGE & CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP



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Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook this at least once a week. It's a tasty way to keep my lunchbox full of healthy options. -Marilyn McGinnis, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch escarole or spinach, chopped
4 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the sausage and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the beans, broth, water, wine and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add escarole; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP WITH CANNELLINI BEANS



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This Italian sausage soup with cannellini beans is a family favorite and perfect for a cold winter day.

Provided by Danielle

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds mild Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock
2 cups water
4 cubes beef bouillon
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can sliced carrots, drained
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (1.25 ounce) package beefy onion soup mix
1 ½ cups shredded cabbage
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 cup shell pasta
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until sausage is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour beef stock into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add water and bouillon cubes.
  • Add tomato sauce, cannellini beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, diced tomatoes with juice, carrots, tomato paste, soup mix, cabbage, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain.
  • After soup has cooked for 40 minutes, add cooked shells. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 2477.4 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

TUSCAN CANNELLINI BEANS



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An amazing side dish to Italian meats--pairs especially well with porchetta. I have a hard time finding dry cannellinis, so this recipe calls for canned. But if you can find the dry, I'd roll with that.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped pancetta
½ cup chopped white onion
⅓ cup chopped carrots
⅓ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook and stir until browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove pancetta but leave grease in the pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in white wine and bring to a boil while scraping up any browned bits from the pot with a wooden spoon. Boil until reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add in cannellini beans, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, cream, rosemary, oregano, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring every so often to avoid burning, until the cheese and starch in the beans have thickened the liquid to a sauce-like consistency, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 798.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE, POTATO & SPINACH SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large carrot, sliced thin
2 Russet Potatoes, cleaned and cubed with skin on
1 large onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 to 1 lb. your favorite Italian Turkey Sausage (you can slice links or use ground, it doesn't matter)
4 cups chicken stock
5 oz. package of fresh baby spinach
1 Bay Leaf
1 (15 oz.) can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed well
1 cup half and half

Steps:

  • In your pot or Dutch Oven, warm the butter and olive oil on medium heat and begin softening your vegetables. I like to start with the tougher ones first, like carrots, potatoes and celery then add in the onion and garlic with the sausage while continually stirring being careful not to burn until sausage is browned a bit. After the veggies are softened, add the chicken stock, the spinach, and the bay leaf, cover and simmer on low for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the Cannellini beans and stir. Slowly add the half and half while stirring it into the soup. Serve warm with fresh bread. Serves 6. Enjoy!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE BEAN AND SPINACH SOUP



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I strongly suggest to prepare this soup a day in advance and chill, the flavors intensify, you may adjust all amounts to taste --- this makes quite a lot of soup you may reduce amounts if desired or freeze for the next meal --- you will love this soup!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 1/2 quarts (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 lbs Italian sausage (removed from casings)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large carrots, peeled and coarsley chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
3 teaspoons dried basil (or to taste)
2 -3 quarts chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinced and drained (white beans)
2 cups large uncooked shell pasta
12 ounces fresh spinach (can use frozen)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a 8-10-quart pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the sausage meat; cook until browned (about 8-10 minutes) remove the meat to a plate or bowl.
  • Add in the onion, carrots, basil and dried chili flakes; saute for about 5-6 minutes adding in the garlic the last couple minutes.
  • Add in chicken broth, tomatoes with juice and drained beans; bring to a boil, cover with lid and cook at medium-low for about 30 minutes.
  • Add in pasta shells; reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is firm-tender (about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Skim any fat that has accumulated on top of the soup, then stir in about 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and the fresh spinach; cook until the spinach is just wilted (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pass more Parmesan cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1155, Fat 66.7, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 121.6, Sodium 4187.5, Carbohydrate 72.6, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 13.2, Protein 64.9

WHITE BEANS WITH SPINACH & SAUSAGE RECIPE - (3.7/5)



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Provided by XrayKim

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound kielbasa
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, small diced
6 cups baby spinach leaves
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the sausage in a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan on medium high. If using sausage links, sear them well on the sides then slice as desired. Add cooked sausage to the beans along with what's left in the pan. Pour chicken broth and garlic into a large pot. Place on medium high heat and bring to a simmer. Add in the oil, oregano, and beans mixture. Stir together before adding in tomatoes. Heat through until beans are tender. Add spinach and cook just until the leaves are wilted. Stir to combine and sprinkle cracked pepper on top.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any surprises while you're cooking.
  • Sauté the Sausage First: Browning the sausage before adding the other ingredients will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Use Fresh Spinach: Fresh spinach will wilt down quickly and easily, adding a vibrant green color and flavor to the dish. If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, but be sure to thaw it and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • Drain and Rinse the Cannellini Beans: Rinsing the beans will help to remove any excess starch and salt, making them more flavorful and less likely to cause gas.
  • Season to Taste: Always taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder to taste.

Conclusion:

Tuscan sausage, spinach, and cannellini beans are a delicious and versatile combination that can be used in a variety of dishes. This recipe is a great starting point, but you can easily customize it to your own liking. For example, you could add other vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms. You could also use different types of beans, such as black beans or kidney beans. And of course, you can adjust the amount of garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. No matter how you choose to make it, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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