Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 8 oz Cheese tortellini or pasta of your choice
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic sliced
- 1/4 cup Red onion diced small
- 1.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 can Cannellini beans do not drain (approximately 15oz can)
- 1 head Fresh escarole chopped
- 2 tsp Fresh marjoram substitute dried marjoram if needed but use
- 4 hunks Crusty bread warmed in a 300 degree oven for 3 to 5 minutes right before serving if desired
- 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the sausage on a foil lined baking sheet and cook in the oven, turning occasionally, to an internal temperature of 155 degrees getting nicely browned all around. Set aside to rest, slice before serving.
- In a pot of boiling water cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain well.
- Heat the oil in a saucepot on low heat. Add in the garlic and onion; saute until golden brown. Add in the beans, broth, marjoram, and escarole. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to wilt the escarole. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue simmering to build flavor, the sauce should thicken to a creamy consistency from the beans.
- Stir the pasta and half of the parmesan cheese into the sauce.
- Serve with sliced sausage and bread. Garnish with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 5mg
White Bean Escarole Tortellini
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 8 oz Cheese tortellini or pasta of your choice
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic sliced
- 1/4 cup Red onion diced small
- 1.5 cup Chicken broth
- 1 can Cannellini beans do not drain (approximately 15oz can)
- 1 head Fresh escarole chopped
- 2 tsp Fresh marjoram substitute dried marjoram if needed but use
- 4 hunks Crusty bread warmed in a 300 degree oven for 3 to 5 minutes right before serving if desired
- 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the sausage on a foil lined baking sheet and cook in the oven, turning occasionally, to an internal temperature of 155 degrees getting nicely browned all around. Set aside to rest, slice before serving.
- In a pot of boiling water cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Drain well.
- Heat the oil in a saucepot on low heat. Add in the garlic and onion; saute until golden brown. Add in the beans, broth, marjoram, and escarole. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to wilt the escarole. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue simmering to build flavor, the sauce should thicken to a creamy consistency from the beans.
- Stir the pasta and half of the parmesan cheese into the sauce.
- Serve with sliced sausage and bread. Garnish with parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 44gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 909mgPotassium: 826mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 5mg
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