Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
If you’re in search of a cozy and heartwarming dish, look no further than Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce. This delightful recipe brings together creamy butter beans enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a comforting meal that everyone will adore. The versatility of this dish allows you to enjoy it with crusty bread, over fluffy rice, or tossed with your favorite pasta. Customize it to your liking by incorporating different greens or proteins for a unique twist. Trust me; once you try this recipe, it will become a go-to favorite in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped)
- ½ to 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 15-oz cans butter beans (drained)
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat unsalted butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and vegetable broth along with the drained butter beans. Cook uncovered on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until combined and creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg