One-Pot Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A hearty stew featuring Italian sausage, creamy white beans, and kale simmered in a savory tomato broth, perfect for an easy comforting dinner. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Italian sausage, casings removed, extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups kale, stemmed and chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 2 diced medium carrots to the pot, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes and 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to develop flavors.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cups drained and rinsed canned white beans and 3 cups chopped kale to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes until kale is tender but still vibrant.
6. Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.