Description
A comforting dish featuring buttery smooth butter beans in a rich, creamy Tuscan sauce, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften, around 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the butter beans and spinach, and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
Opt for fresh ingredients for better flavor. For extra texture, add toasted pine nuts or walnuts. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for the best consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg