Description
A cozy, one‑pan bake of white beans in garlicky tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese—ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 15‑oz cans white beans (cannellini or Great Northern), drained & rinsed
- ½ cup boiling water
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475 °F.
- Heat oil in an oven‑proof skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic ~1 min until golden.
- Add tomato paste, stir ~30 sec until fragrant.
- Stir in beans, boiling water, salt & pepper; combine well.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly on top.
- Bake 5–10 min until cheese is melted and bubbly; broil 1–2 min if you want a golden top.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread.
Notes
- Mix in fresh spinach or basil before adding cheese for extra flavor and color.
- Leftovers keep 3–5 days; to reheat, add a splash of water or broth to prevent dryness.
- Substitute fire‑roasted diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes and omit tomato paste for a saucier version.