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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