Description
Cheesy white bean tomato bake delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Hearty beans, melted cheese, and tangy tomatoes combine for a simple, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and position a rack in the center for even heating.
- Select an oven-safe skillet and pour 2 tablespoons olive oil across its surface over medium heat.
- Dice 1 small yellow onion into fine pieces and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves and scatter them into the skillet, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour the entire 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes into the skillet and stir thoroughly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into the tomato mixture.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 10 minutes, developing rich flavors.
- Drain and rinse 2 (15-ounce) cans of white beans, then fold them completely into the tomato sauce.
- Let the beans and sauce blend together for another 5 minutes over low heat.
- Distribute 1 cup shredded mozzarella and ¼ cup grated parmesan evenly across the top of the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose an oven-safe skillet to minimize dishes and create a rustic presentation straight from stovetop to table.
- Drain and rinse canned white beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium and improve overall texture of the dish.
- For a protein boost, add cooked shredded chicken or crumbled Italian sausage before topping with cheese.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by ensuring your beans and tomatoes are certified gluten-free, and serve with gluten-free bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 31-36 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg