Italian-Style Sausage Stew
Everyone loves a hearty stew, and this one has all the flavours of Italy in a rich savoury sauce, ideal when following slimming plans like Weight Watchers!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories446
- Carbs59g
- Protein26g
- Fat8.5g
- Saturates2.6g
- Sugars20g
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Everyone loves a hearty stew, and it’s one of our go-to dishes as the nights start to get darker and colder. You can’t beat a bowl of hot stew, and we’ve packed this one with all the flavours of Italy!
We used Heck Chicken Italia sausages in keeping with the theme, but any low-fat sausage works well, even pork sausages.
Stews are a great way of sneaking in extra veggies for a fussy family too. We’ve used peppers, onions and courgettes, but you could throw in any leftovers to make this dish even more budget-friendly. Simply finely dice and add.
With a rich, garlicky sauce, this stew really packs a punch in terms of flavour! When you add in beans and pasta, you have a really filling dinner that’s satisfying and substantial for any night of the week.
Serve with a wedge of crusty bread for dipping – delish!
What diets is this Italian-Style Sausage Stew suitable for?
Italian-Style Sausage Stew can be suitable for gluten free diets if you swap out the stock cubes and pasta for gluten free versions. Alternatively, you could use potatoes instead of pasta.
If you’re cooking for people with allergies, be extra careful when checking ingredients and preparing food!
Do you need any special ingredients to make Italian-Style Sausage Stew?
We’ve used a specific brand of sausages, Heck Chicken Italia, as they’re already lightly spiced with Italian herbs. They’re available at most supermarkets, although you could use any sausage you like, but be mindful of any changes to the nutritional info!
Low-fat pork sausages would work well in this dish, or you could even try a slightly smoked sausage for a deeper flavour. Why not experiment, and let us know your favourite?
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How many calories are in this Italian-Style Sausage Stew?
This Italian-Style Sausage Stew is included in our Weekly Indulgence category because it contains 446 calories per portion. We recommend enjoying these recipes a few times a week alongside dishes from our Everyday Light category.
This Italian-Style Sausage Stew recipe is ideal when following any of the larger diet plans such as Weight Watchers or counting calories.
The average woman needs around 2000kcal per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and men typically need slightly more at 2,500kcals, but you may want to reduce these if you are aiming to lose weight. You can find more information on the NHS website.
Step 1
Spray the pan with low calorie cooking spray.
Step 2
Over a medium to high heat, fry the sausages for around 4-5 minutes until nicely browned. They don’t need to be fully cooked through as they will be returned to the pan later. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
Give the pan another spray with low calorie cooking spray, then add the onions, peppers, carrots and courgette and sauté for 6-8 minutes until the vegetables are starting to soften.
Step 4
Add the garlic and herbs and continue to cook for 1 minute.
Step 5
Add the stock cubes to the water and pour into the pan along with the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar and bring to a simmer.
Step 6
Cut the sausages into 3 and return to the pan.
Step 7
Cover and simmer over a low heat for 35 minutes.
Step 8
Add the pasta and beans and stir well. Cover and simmer over a low heat for a further 15-20 minutes (this will depend on the type of pasta you use.) Remember that the pasta will absorb some liquid, so add a little more water if you think it is looking too dry.
Step 9
Taste and season with some salt and pepper if desired.
Step 10
Serve sprinkled with some grated parmesan, if you wish.
What could I serve with this Italian-Style Sausage Stew?
This Italian-Style Sausage Stew is filling and substantial, but if you’d like some inspiration try one of these delicious sides and a dessert to follow!
How do you know when Italian-Style Sausage Stew is cooked?
You should cook this Italian-Style Sausage Stew until the sausages are cooked through and the pasta is tender. This will take around 20 minutes, depending on the type of pasta you use.
To keep your family safe, the advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes.
How long can you keep Italian-Style Sausage Stew in the fridge?
Make sure that you eat this recipe within 4 hours of serving it.
If you have any leftovers, then make sure that you allow them to cool before popping them in a container with a lid and refrigerating. Leftovers of this Italian-Style Sausage Stew can be kept in the fridge for around 3 days.
Can I freeze Italian-Style Sausage Stew?
YES you can freeze this recipe! If you do, then remember to do the following:
- Allow it to cool and then freeze in individual portions as soon as it is cold enough.
- Place in a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
- Add a label with the recipe name and what date you froze it (no one likes mystery meat!)
How do I reheat Italian-Style Sausage Stew?
Allow to defrost fully overnight and reheat thoroughly in the microwave for 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Italian-Style Sausage Stew
Everyone loves a hearty stew, and this one has all the flavours of Italy in a rich savoury sauce, ideal when following slimming plans like Weight Watchers!
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
1 HR 5
- KCals 446
- Carbs 59G
Instructions
- Spray the pan with low calorie cooking spray.
- Over a medium to high heat, fry the sausages for around 4-5 minutes until nicely browned. They don't need to be fully cooked through as they will be returned to the pan later. Remove and set aside.
- Give the pan another spray with low calorie cooking spray, then add the onions, peppers, carrots and courgette and sauté for 6-8 minutes until the vegetables are starting to soften.
- Add the garlic and herbs and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Add the stock cubes to the water and pour into the pan along with the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar and bring to a simmer.
- Cut the sausages into 3 and return to the pan.
- Cover and simmer over a low heat for 35 minutes.
- Add the pasta and beans and stir well. Cover and continue to simmer over a low heat for a further 15-20 minutes (this will depend on the type of pasta you use.) Remember that the pasta will absorb some liquid, so add a little more water if you think it is looking too dry.
- Taste and season with some salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve sprinkled with some grated parmesan, if you wish.
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KeriFriday 2nd June 2023
Do you cook on a high or low heat on step 7 and 8?
Thank you
SharonWednesday 18th October 2023
Hi Keri, thanks for your query about our Italian-Style Sausage Stew. You will need to simmer over a low heat in steps 7 and 8; we have updated the recipe accordingly, thanks for highlighting this.
SAndersonMonday 3rd April 2023
Could I substitute the pasta for chopped white potatoes?
SharonThursday 18th May 2023
Hi SAnderson, yes, you could substitute potatoes for the pasta if you prefer. Cut them into small evenly sized chunks and add to the pan in step 3 with the onions, peppers, carrots and courgettes. Hope this helps.
AnyaMonday 27th February 2023
Did this in the slow cooker yesterday and was absolutely lovely!
LisaMonday 27th February 2023
Glad you enjoyed it, Anya!
LouiseSunday 16th October 2022
Could this be done in a slow cooker?
SharonMonday 17th October 2022
Hi Louise, if you’d like to try this in the slow cooker we have an article that should help: How to Convert Recipes to a Slow Cooker Hope that helps and you enjoy the recipe!
FunteacherSaturday 1st October 2022
Delicious! We didn’t have quite enough sausages so put a little diced chicken breast in at the same time as the beans and pasta, worked a charm!
HollyMonday 3rd October 2022
Hey, thanks so much for your message, the chicken and sausage combination sounds tasty, we are glad you enjoyed it!
Deb WalkerSaturday 21st May 2022
Does the calorie count include the calories for the optional Parmesan or should that be added on? Thanks
HollyMonday 23rd May 2022
Hey Deb, yes the optional Parmesan is included in the nutritional information, hope that helps!
JaneThursday 30th December 2021
Hi from Canada! My UK sister told me about your recipes so I plan to try this plus a few others. Love all the conversions you offer! Would a red or green pepper work instead of courgette or is there another substitute you recommend? Thanks!
HollyMonday 3rd January 2022
Hi Jane, thanks so much for your message we are so glad to hear you are a fan over in Canada! You could swap the courgette for some extra peppers or some aubergine chopped into chunks. Hope that helps!
AbiWednesday 29th December 2021
Hi, would this work with passata instead of chopped tomato’s?
LisaWednesday 5th January 2022
Hi Abi
Yes, you can usually replace chopped tomatoes with passata in most recipes. Hope this helps.
Carole BubbTuesday 30th November 2021
Can this recipe be cooked in a Instant Pot by adding the pasta and beans after stage 6 and pressure cooking altogether? For how long?
HollyTuesday 30th November 2021
Hey Carole, we have an article HERE which gives you a few tips plus a time conversion chart for the Instant Pot hope that helps!
KerySaturday 8th May 2021
Hi I have all the ingredients apart from cannelloni beans would this recipe work with baked Beans instead?
HollyTuesday 18th May 2021
Hey Kery, yes baked beans should work fine instead of the the cannelloni beans, hope that helps!
LucyWednesday 17th March 2021
Hi,
When you say cover and cook, do you still mean cooking on the hob or putting it into the oven? Thanks!
HollyThursday 18th March 2021
Hi Lucy, this recipe is cooked on the hob so cover with a lid and cook, hope that helps!
EmmaFriday 26th February 2021
Hi
Sounds silly, but if i was this for 2 portions instead of 4, would it be 1 stock cube ton375ml water? When i asjust the portions it says 1 stock cube but still to 750ml water?
Thank you,
HollyFriday 26th February 2021
Hi Emma, yes that’s correct half the water the same as the other ingredients. I have amended the recipe to list the water as a separate ingredient so this should now alter the measurement when altering the serving sizes. Hope that helps!
Lorraine.Sunday 21st February 2021
Hello,
Can you cook this recipe with Quorn sausages? Thank you
SharonMonday 22nd February 2021
Hi Lorraine, yes, this recipe should work well with Quorn sausages. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Stephen CamburnSaturday 30th January 2021
Just made this and just whoa…. so delicious!! everyone very happy!! Thank you thank you for sharing such an amazing, tasty and too be honest, easy weekend dinner recipe 😎👍🏻
HollySunday 31st January 2021
Hi Stephen, so glad you enjoyed the Italian Sausage Stew!
EmilyFriday 29th January 2021
When you say 150g of dried pasta is that 150g dried before it’s cooked or 150g of cooked pasta? Just it swelled up a lot and there was loads of it. Thank you
LisaFriday 29th January 2021
Hi Emily
Yes, it is 150g of dried pasta. It goes in the pan raw and will swell as it cooks and absorbs the liquid in the stew.
Karis LeckieTuesday 26th January 2021
Wow!! This is magnificent! I forgot the cannelini beans…but it was still amazing! So very very tasty! Most enjoyed on a cold winter evening. A new firm favourite.
HollyWednesday 27th January 2021
Hi Karis, so glad to hear you enjoyed this stew!
Angie HMonday 25th January 2021
Made this for tea tonight, wow it was delicious. Wry filling as we have lots left so going to freeze it x
HollyTuesday 26th January 2021
Hi Angie, so glad you enjoyed the Italian Sausage Stew! That is a great idea about freezing a portion for next time!
EllenSunday 24th January 2021
Could the cannellini beans been swapped for butterbeans or chickpeas?
LisaSunday 24th January 2021
Yes, they could. Butter beans would probably work better as they have a similar creamy texture to canellini. Chickpeas have a harder texture.
Hope this helps!
KateSunday 24th January 2021
I made this last night and it was absolutely delicious, great recipe. Will definitely be making it again.
Thank you
HollyMonday 25th January 2021
Hi Kate, so glad you enjoyed the Italian Sausage Stew!
MicheleThursday 21st January 2021
Hi. This recipe looks absolutely delicious!!
Could I cook in a slow cooker instead and if so how long would you recommend?
Thanks
HollyThursday 21st January 2021
Hey Michele, we have an article HERE which gives you a few tips plus a timer conversion chart for slow cooking hope that helps!
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