One-Pot Sausage and White Bean Pasta
A hearty, comforting pasta dish with Italian sausage, creamy white beans, and a touch of Parmesan, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. This italian-inspired one pot ready in about 35 minutes pairs linguine, olive oil, Italian sausage for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, 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
- 12 oz linguine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil (use 1 tablespoon salt), add 12 oz linguine, and cook for 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Step 2: Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed), and cook for 5 minutes, breaking into small pieces until browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 medium finely diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and cook for 3 minutes until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 (15 oz) can drained and rinsed white beans and 1 cup chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Step 5: Add the drained linguine and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to the skillet, toss to combine, and cook for 2 minutes until sauce coats pasta strands.
- Step 6: Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, cooking for 1 minute until cheese melts and sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Sausage and White Bean Pasta take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 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 One-Pot Sausage and White Bean Pasta?
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 linguine from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Sausage and White Bean Pasta?
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 One-Pot Sausage and White Bean Pasta for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 One-Pot Sausage and White Bean Pasta?
Italian one pot 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
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
