Description
A hearty one-skillet meal made with creamy white beans, smoky sausage, garlic, onions, and a light tomato broth. Simple ingredients come together for a warm, comforting dish that is perfect for busy weeknights and satisfying family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large skillet over medium heat and allow it to warm for about one minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Slice the smoked sausage and chop the onion and garlic so everything is ready to cook.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté the onion for about 3 minutes until it softens and becomes fragrant.
- Assemble the Dish: Add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned. Stir in the garlic, paprika, and dried thyme.
- Cook to Perfection: Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and white beans. Stir gently and let everything simmer for 12 to 15 minutes so the flavors blend together.
- Finishing Touches: Taste the skillet mixture and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm directly from the skillet with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Allow the sausage to brown slightly before stirring to build deeper flavor.
- If the mixture becomes too thick, add a small splash of broth while simmering.
- Fresh herbs added at the end brighten the dish and enhance aroma.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: European Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 45mg