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Easy 5-Ingredient Lazy White Bean and Sausage Skillet Recipe for Quick Dinner

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A quick and comforting skillet meal combining Italian sausage and creamy white beans with minimal ingredients and fuss, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Italian sausage links (mild or spicy)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (Cannellini or Great Northern), drained and rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock (low sodium)
  • Optional: fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: red pepper flakes (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Slice the Italian sausage links into ½-inch thick rounds.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil; warm until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add sausage slices in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom, then flip and brown the other side. Remove sausage and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium-low and add minced garlic; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant without burning.
  5. Add drained and rinsed white beans and chicken broth to the skillet; stir to combine, scraping up browned bits from the sausage.
  6. Return browned sausage to the skillet and simmer gently uncovered for 5-7 minutes. Gently mash some beans against the skillet to create a creamy texture while leaving some whole.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Do not rush browning the sausage to develop flavor. Rinse beans well to remove excess sodium and canned flavor. Gently mash some beans for creamy texture but leave most whole for contrast. Use medium heat to avoid burning sausage or garlic. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if sausage label is checked. Can substitute ground sausage or plant-based sausage for variations.

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