Sausage, Bean and Pasta Stew Recipe

Name: Sausage, Bean and Pasta Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 8 ounces dried white beans, such as cannellini, rinsed and picked over; 6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme, tied with a piece of kitchen twine; 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage links (4 to 6 links); One 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock; One 4 ounce chunk Parmesan rind, optional, plus grated Parmesan, for serving; 1/2 cup ditalini pasta; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 carrots, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 ounces dried white beans, such as cannellini, rinsed and picked over
6 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme, tied with a piece of kitchen twine
1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage links (4 to 6 links)
One 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
One 4 ounce chunk Parmesan rind, optional, plus grated Parmesan, for serving
1/2 cup ditalini pasta
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crusty bread, for serving

1
Spread the onions over the bottom of a 5 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker and top with the carrots, garlic, white beans, thyme bundle and sausage links.
2
Mix the diced tomatoes with the broth and 3 cups water and pour over the sausages.
3
Add the Parmesan rind if using.
4
Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours; the beans will be tender and begin to fall apart.
5
Uncover the slow cooker, remove and discard the thyme bundle and Parmesan rind and transfer the sausage links to a cutting board.
6
Stir the pasta into the stew and continue to cook, covered, until the pasta is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
7
Turn off the heat.
8
Cut the sausages into bite-size pieces and stir into the stew along with the parsley and vinegar.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Serve with grated Parmesan on the side for sprinkling on top and crusty bread for soaking up the broth.

677

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 carrots, finely chopped, 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 8 ounces dried white beans, such as cannellini, rinsed and picked over, and more.

Yes, Sausage, Bean and Pasta Stew falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Sausage, Bean and Pasta Stew

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