Discover how simple pantry staples can become a comforting, flavor-packed dinner with this Creamy White Bean and Spinach Sausage Skillet. Combine Italian sausage, tender cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and Parmesan, to create a hearty one-pan meal that's ready in just 30 minutes. Enjoy an easy weeknight recipe that's packed with protein, wholesome ingredients, and restaurant-worthy flavor without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread to soak up every last bit of the creamy sauce for a cozy dinner the whole family will love.
Recipe at a glance
- Why You'll Love It: This creamy one-pan skillet is packed with Italian sausage, cannellini beans, fresh spinach, and Parmesan for a comforting dinner that's ready in just 30 minutes.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4–6
- Difficulty: Easy
- Key Ingredients: Italian sausage, cannellini beans, baby spinach, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Equipment Needed: Large skillet or sauté pan.
- Perfect For: Busy weeknights, cozy family dinners, meal prep, and casual entertaining.
- Serve With: Crusty bread, garlic toast, a simple green salad, or steamed rice.
Ingredients
Find below the list of ingredients I used to make my Creamy White Bean and Spinach Sausage Skillet recipe.
- Sausage Meat
- Yellow Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- Italian Seasoning
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Tomato Paste
- Chicken broth
- Half & half cream
- Canned White Kidney Beans
- Baby Spinach
- Parmesan Cheese
See recipe card for quantities.
How to cook the recipe
- Brown the sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it into bite-sized pieces as it browns.
- Cook the aromatics: Stir in the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Build the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and cream. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the cannellini beans and baby spinach, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and extra grated Parmesan, if desired.
Storage
Store any leftover Creamy White Bean and Spinach Sausage Skillet in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Expect the sauce to thicken slightly as the beans absorb some of the liquid during storage. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of chicken broth, milk, or cream to restore the sauce to its original creamy consistency. Enjoy the leftovers for an easy and satisfying lunch or quick weeknight dinner.
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Recipe
Creamy White Bean and Spinach Sausage Skillet
Ingredients
- 375 g Ground Pork Sausage
- 1 small Yellow Onion diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- 2 cans Canned White Kidney Beans (2 x 540ml)
- 140 g Baby Spinach roughly chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it into bite-sized pieces as it browns.
- Cook the aromatics: Stir in the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Build the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and cream. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the cannellini beans and baby spinach, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and extra grated Parmesan, if desired.
