Description
A quick and nourishing one-pan dish featuring tender cannellini beans and vibrant spinach in a tangy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mince the garlic and slice the tomatoes in half.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and stir to combine, cooking until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add the drained cannellini beans, water, oregano, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan and stir until melted into the sauce; adjust thickness with more water if needed.
- Add the spinach and stir until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and extra pepper if needed, then serve hot.
Notes
To keep the sauce fresh, add a squeeze of lemon or drizzle of olive oil after reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg