Description
A creamy Tuscan-inspired butter bean dish bursting with rich flavors, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in the butter beans and pour in the heavy cream.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Allow the dish to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead magic: Prepare the creamy sauce ahead of time and then add the butter beans to warm through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg