Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans (Printable Version)

Butter beans cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, cream, and Parmesan for a hearty Tuscan-style meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fats and oils

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomato jar
02 - 1 tablespoon butter

→ Vegetables and aromatics

03 - ½ cup red onion, diced
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, roughly chopped
06 - 3 cups spinach

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
10 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Liquids

13 - 1 cup chicken broth
14 - ½ cup heavy cream

→ Canned goods

15 - 30 ounces canned butter beans, drained and rinsed (two 15-ounce cans)

→ Dairy

16 - ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to allow it to darken slightly.
03 - Add sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook together for 1 additional minute.
04 - Pour in the chicken broth and butter beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
05 - Lower the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
06 - Gently mash approximately ½ cup of the beans against the skillet's side using the back of a spoon or mash separately and return to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to thicken the sauce.
07 - Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, roughly 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Remove the skillet from heat. Immediately stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the cream blends smoothly into the sauce.
09 - Taste and adjust salt and black pepper if necessary. Serve promptly, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Using the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar enhances the flavor depth of the dish.

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