Cannellini Bean Sausage Stew | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 2 cans cannellini beans, one can drained and rinsed
• 1 pound hot sausage links
• 1 package prepared mashed potatoes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, reserve most of the sauce (use only if the stew seems too thick)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 white onion, minced
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley