Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake Recipe
Enjoy a delicious Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake that combines savory flavors and gooey cheese for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
Legumes and base
- 2 cans cannellini beans or Great Northern beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- ½ small yellow onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 can crushed tomatoes or tomato purée
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and garnish
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- to serve Toasted sourdough bread or baguette
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and slice garlic cloves, and finely dice the onion.
Sizzle the Base
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet. Cook diced onion for about 5 minutes till softened, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
Bloom the Paste
- Add tomato paste to the center of the pan, cooking it for about 2 minutes until it turns deep brick-red. Mix it with the onions and garlic.
Simmer the Sauce
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5-8 minutes.
Fold the Beans
- Drain and rinse the beans. Fold them into the sauce gently without mashing.
Layer the Cheese
- Turn off the heat and smooth the bean mixture. Layer shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly on top.
Bake the Pan
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Serve the Bake
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve directly from the skillet with toasted sourdough or baguette.
Notes
This one-pan meal is comforting and easy to prepare, perfect for any occasion.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
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