Italian Sausage With Kale and White Beans Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage With Kale and White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight & drained; 12 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage; 2 onions, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb kale, center rib removed & roughly choped; 1 cup beef stock; ¼ cup sugar; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; parmesan cheese, to top

Servings: persons

2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight & drained
12 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage
2 onions, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb kale, center rib removed & roughly choped
1 cup beef stock
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
parmesan cheese, to top

1
Simmer beans in large pot of water for 30 min, or until soft; set aside a little of the cooking liquid, drain beans, & set aside.
2
In small sauce pan, combine stock, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes, and bring to a boil.
3
In large stock pot, brown the sausage; remove with slotted spoon & set on paper towels to drain.
4
Add onions & garlic to the pot & saute until translucent.
5
Add beans, kale, sausage, and sauce back to the pot.
6
Cook until kale has wilted and sauce has thickened.
7
Add reserved bean cooking liquid (to help thicken).
8
Serve with parmesan to top.

3079

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

420

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight & drained, 12 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage, 2 onions, diced, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage With Kale 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!

Italian Sausage With Kale and White Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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