Italian Sausage and White Bean Skillet

A hearty Italian-inspired skillet meal with sausage, white beans, tomatoes, and spinach.

Ingredients

• 450 g Breakfast or Dinner Pork Sausage
• 1 (540 mL) can White beans
• 1 (796 mL) can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced Onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp (optional) Red pepper flakes
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 3 cups Fresh spinach
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and sliced sausage. Cook until sausage is browned and slightly crispy, about 8 minutes. If using sausage links, remove casings before cooking.
4. Stir in canned diced tomatoes (undrained), drained white beans, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.
6. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
7. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.
8. Serve hot.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: high protein

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: lunch