Roasted Italian Sausage and Cannellini Bean Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A hearty stew combining roasted Italian sausage with tender cannellini beans and rich tomato broth, perfect for a comforting meal. This italian-inspired soups ready in about 55 minutes pairs Italian sausage links, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 1 lb Italian sausage links
• 2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium (about 1 cup) yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 14 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 1 lb Italian sausage links on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until browned and cooked through, turning halfway.
2. Step 2: While sausage roasts, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 14 oz crushed tomatoes, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cups drained cannellini beans and the roasted sausage links (sliced into 1/2-inch pieces) into the pot. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until flavors meld and stew thickens.
6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning if needed, then sprinkle 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley before serving warm.