Easy Beans Parmesan
Beans Parmesan is a comforting baked cannellini bean recipe with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and crispy Parmesan breadcrumbs.Easy one-skillet vegetarian dinner.Perfect for cozy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion finely diced
- 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes crushed by hand
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes with their juices and stir well. Simmer gently for 6 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup Parmesan, remaining olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir the cannellini beans and remaining Parmesan into the tomato sauce. Cook for 2 minutes until warmed through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Top the Beans Parmesan mixture evenly with mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese melts and the breadcrumbs turn golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- Add cooked turkey ham or beef sausage for a heartier variation.
- A sprinkle of extra basil before serving brightens the dish beautifully.
- This recipe pairs well with green salad or roasted vegetables.