Tuscan sausage & beans is the Italian comfort food dish you’ve been missing

A classic Tuscan peasant’s dish can make its way into your own kitchen with this simple recipe.

Called salsicce e fagioli in Italian, this sausage and bean dish is a classic comfort food recipe using common ingredients that are easy to get at your local supermarket. While the sausages simmer with the tomatoes and beans, the flavors intensify to a rich and hearty dish. For a quick and nutritious dinner, give this quick and easy recipe a try, and make it your next family favorite. Serve it with some warm, toasted sourdough bread, and enjoy.

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Tuscan sausage and beans in tomato sauce recipe

Serves 4

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 50 minutes | Total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

6 fresh sausages, divided into 2 – 4 pieces
2 (14-ounce) cans precooked borlotti beans (or similar, like pinto)
2 (14-ounce) cans tomatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
4 fresh sage leaves
2 garlic cloves, crushed

Directions:

In a medium to large saucepan over medium heat with extra-virgin olive oil, sauté the garlic until fragrant, and then add the sausages. Sauté them until they are cooked through.
Add the canned tomatoes, and cook for about 25 minutes or until reduced by at least half.
Add the beans and sage, and cook for about 8 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil before serving. Serve hot.