A true taste of rustic Italian cooking, this Sausage, Kale & Cannellini Bean Ragu is hearty, wholesome, and full of flavour. Juicy sausages are browned and simmered with Napolina Polpa Tomatoes, our Cannellini Beans, and a splash of red wine, while fresh kale adds a vibrant twist. Tossed through perfectly cooked Napolina Spaghetti and finished with Parmigiano Reggiano and basil, it’s the kind of comforting pasta dish that brings the family together. Whether you’re searching for an easy ragu recipe, a sausage pasta dish, or a cosy Italian classic, this recipe delivers rich flavour and simple ritual – perfect for weeknight dinners or slow Sunday suppers.
Sausage, Kale & Cannellini Bean Ragu
Cooking Time
5 mins prep / 30 mins cook
Servings
2
Method:
- In a pan over a medium heat add the Napolina Olive Oil, onion, garlic, dried thyme and oregano and cook until soft and aromatic.
- Add in the sausage chunks and brown off lightly in the pan, then deglaze with the red wine then add the kale and cook until it has wilted slightly.
- Add in the Napolina Polpa Tomatoes followed by the Napolina Tomato Puree and Napolina Cannellini Beans followed by the Parmigiano Reggiano then season with salt and pepper then mix well, cover with a lid and leave to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Fill two bowls with the cooked Napolina Spaghetti then spoon over the ragu then top with Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Napolina Olive Oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 4 Sausages, cut into chunks and rolled into balls
- 100g kale, roughly chopped
- 1 Can Napolina Cannellini Beans
- 1 can Napolina Polpa Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Napolina Tomato Puree
- 50ml red wine
- 200g Napolina Spaghetti
- 30g grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus more for serving
- Fresh basil to serve
- Salt and pepper to taste
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