Escarole With Italian Sausage And White Beans

Name: Escarole With Italian Sausage And White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 12 Italian sausages, casings removed (about 3 pounds); 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper; 1 large head escarole, chopped (about 10 cups); 3/4 cup dry white wine; 4 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup canned low sodium chicken broth; freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
12 Italian sausages, casings removed (about 3 pounds)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 large head escarole, chopped (about 10 cups)
3/4 cup dry white wine
4 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Heat oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, saute sausage until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 6 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl, leaving drippings in pot. Reduce heat to medium; add onion to pot and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add prosciutto and saute 1 minute. Mix in garlic and crushed red pepper. Add escarole and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook 2 minutes. Add beans, stock, and sausage and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
3
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
4
Makes 12 side dishes or 6 main course servings.

306

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 12 Italian sausages, casings removed (about 3 pounds), 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 ounces), and more.

Yes, Escarole With Italian Sausage And White Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!