Description
Hearty parmesan italian sausage stew marries robust flavors from Italian countryside traditions with comforting winter warmth. Simmering ingredients create rich, satisfying layers that nourish both body and soul, inviting you to savor each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) Italian sausage, casing removed
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz/425 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 can (14.5 oz/411 g) diced tomatoes, undrained
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear and Crumble: Heat a large pot over medium-high flame. Aggressively brown Italian sausage, breaking it into crumbly pieces until achieving a rich, caramelized exterior with deep golden hues.
- Aromatic Foundation: Add diced onions, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the rendered sausage fat. Sauté until vegetables become translucent and release their fragrant essence, creating a flavor-packed base.
- Liquid Integration: Pour chicken broth into the pot, vigorously scraping the browned bits from the bottom. This technique captures the concentrated flavor profile and establishes a robust cooking liquid.
- Creamy Transformation: Introduce heavy cream, grated Parmesan, fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans. Stir thoroughly to blend ingredients, allowing their textures and flavors to harmonize seamlessly.
- Simmer and Meld: Reduce heat to low, letting the stew gently simmer. Occasionally stir to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. Continue until the liquid slightly thickens and ingredients create a rich, cohesive texture, typically 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Sear for Depth: Browning the sausage intensifies the overall flavor, creating a rich caramelized base that transforms the entire stew’s taste profile.
- Balance Spice Wisely: Red pepper flakes add subtle heat; adjust quantity based on personal spice tolerance to prevent overwhelming the delicate cream-based sauce.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Gradually add Parmesan and stir continuously to prevent clumping, ensuring a smooth, creamy texture throughout the stew.
- Prevent Cream Separation: Maintain a gentle simmer when adding cream to avoid curdling, which can compromise the stew’s luxurious consistency and appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 855 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg