Description
This hearty one-pan meal combines savory Italian sausage, tender cabbage, and creamy white beans for a comforting dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. With its robust flavors and simple preparation, this recipe promises to become a family favorite, satisfying your cravings while delivering essential nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage (about half a medium head)
- 2 cups canned white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the sausage and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the diced onion to the same skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet, stirring until well combined. Cook until the cabbage is wilted, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Return the sausage to the skillet along with the drained white beans. Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg