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Creamy Tuscan White Beans : Creamy Tuscan White Beans Restaurant Style Easy Dinner

Creamy Tuscan White Beans

A rich, comforting dish made with creamy white beans, garlic, herbs, and spinach—perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes oil packed, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs Rosemary and Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cans cannellini beans 15 oz each, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Immersion Blender (Optional)

Method
 

  1. Start by warming the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. You want the oil to shimmer slightly.
  2. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes. The onion should become soft, translucent, and sweet.
  3. Add the minced garlic, chopped sun dried tomatoes, dried herbs, and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for about one minute until everything is fragrant.
  4. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it bubble away softly for about 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and stir gently to combine. Let it warm through for a minute or two, but avoid letting it come to a rolling boil.
  6. Add the fresh spinach in large handfuls. Stir gently until wilted down into silky, green ribbons woven throughout the dish.
  7. Turn off the heat, stir in the grated parmesan cheese, and let it melt completely into the sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Notes

This creamy, comforting dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy weekend dinner.
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