Description
Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake brings comfort straight from your kitchen to the table, warming your soul with simple, rustic ingredients. Creamy beans nestled under a golden cheese blanket make this dish a perfect weeknight dinner that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans
- 3 large tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for 4-5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds, releasing their aromatic flavors.
- Transfer 2 cans of drained white beans into a large mixing bowl. Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture.
- Incorporate 3 diced tomatoes or 1 can of drained diced tomatoes into the bean mixture. Season with 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread half of the bean and tomato combination across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle 12 cup of grated Parmesan and 12 cup of mozzarella cheese over the first layer.
- Add the remaining bean mixture as the second layer, then top with the final 12 cup of each cheese type.
- Slide the dish into the 375°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese turns golden and begins to bubble around the edges.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- Fresh herbs make a big difference, so chop them just before adding for maximum flavor intensity.
- Drain beans thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the casserole soggy and ensure a nice, creamy texture.
- Select ripe, high-quality tomatoes for the most robust taste, and consider using fire-roasted canned tomatoes for extra depth.
- When choosing cheese, grate your own mozzarella and Parmesan for better melting and a fresher result compared to pre-shredded versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg