Instant Pot Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew
A hearty, comforting stew featuring Italian sausage and creamy white beans simmered with aromatic herbs and vegetables in an Instant Pot. This italian-inspired soups ready in about 45 minutes pairs Italian sausage links, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Italian sausage links
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
- 2, diced celery stalks
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp, crushed dried rosemary
- 14 oz, undrained canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned white beans (cannellini)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Turn the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 lb sliced Italian sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot. Sauté for 4 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp crushed dried rosemary, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices, 2 cups drained white beans, and 3 cups chicken broth. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 5: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Once complete, use natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Step 6: Open the lid carefully, stir the stew, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Instant Pot Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Instant Pot Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep italian sausage links from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Instant Pot Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Instant Pot Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Instant Pot Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew?
Italian soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
A perfect weeknight dinner! The flavors were rich and the beans were cooked to perfection. Will make again.
- ★★★★★
This stew was a family favorite! The Italian sausage and white beans were perfectly balanced and the Instant Pot made it so quick.
- ★★★★★
Loved how easy this was to make. My husband and kids couldn't get enough of the creamy bean stew with sausage.
