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Creamy Dump-and-Go Tuscan White Bean Sausage Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, white beans, and a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
  • 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed or rehydrated if dry)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F). Remove sausage and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  2. Lower heat to medium. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Avoid burning the garlic.
  3. Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Add drained white beans and stir gently. Bring mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add 12 ounces dry pasta directly into the simmering liquid. Stir in 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary. Ensure pasta is mostly submerged; add more broth or water if needed. Simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Return browned sausage to the pan. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat to thicken the sauce and coat the pasta.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Keep an eye on the pasta while cooking to avoid overcooking. Add extra broth or cream if sauce thickens too much. Use sausage fat to sauté aromatics for extra flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or plant-based milk and use dairy-free sausage. For vegetarian, replace sausage with smoked mushrooms or plant-based sausage alternatives. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with added broth or cream. Freeze before adding cream for best texture.

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Keywords: Tuscan pasta, white bean pasta, sausage pasta, creamy pasta, one-pot pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal

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