Cheesy Tomato Bake

Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake Recipe

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Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake recipe by Michele Woodhouse and a variation of an original recipe published in “New York Times.”

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Serving size: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 2 large cans of diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans of Cannellini white beans – rinsed and drained
  • 3-4 handfuls of fresh spinach
  • Dash of Italian Seasoning 
  • Dash of crushed red pepper (optional)
  • Kosher salt & pepper for taste
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F.
  2. Using a large, oven-safe deep skillet over medium heat – add olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, dash of salt and pepper.
  3. While stirring, let it cook for approximately 1 minute.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and the spinach. Reduce the heat, stir, and cover. Allowing the spinach to wilt.
  5. Stir in the beans and 1 cup of cheese.
  6. Sprinkle the other 1 cup of cheese on top.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  8. Serve the bake with warm, fresh toasted bread!

Optional: broil for a few minutes afterward to allow the cheese on top to crust.

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