Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 8 jarred sun-dried tomatoes
- 6 chopped jarred artichokes
- 2 tins cannellini beans
400g
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 250ml heavy cream
- 250ml vegetable stock
- 75g spinach
- 20g hard cheese
- 20g fresh basil leaves
shredded
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Heat the oil in a pan and then add the diced onion. Saute for 5-6 minutes until the onion begins to soften, and then add the minced garlic, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another two-three minutes.
- 2
Add the tomato paste and stir it into the other ingredients, then tip in your cannellini beans, vegetable stock, and herbs.
- 3
Stir everything together and bring to a gentle simmer until the sauce has heated and thickened, then stir in the cream and spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted (5 minutes).
- 4
Grate in the hard cheese and season to taste, then top with your fresh basil leaves before serving.
Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet
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About this Recipe
Craving a flavorful, comforting meal that comes together effortlessly? This Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet delivers gorgeous Mediterranean flavors in just one pan, making weeknight cooking a breeze.
What sets this Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet apart is its ingenious blend of hearty cannellini beans with rich heavy cream, creating an incredibly satisfying texture that feels both indulgent and wholesome. The aromatic dried herbs—oregano and rosemary—combine with bright sun-dried tomatoes and tangy artichokes to infuse every bite with deep Mediterranean complexity, all while keeping the cooking to a single pan.
Prepare for a remarkably creamy and hearty dish that tastes like it simmered for hours, but comes together quickly. You'll savor the tender white beans enveloped in a luscious, savory sauce, perfectly balanced by the concentrated sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes and the delicate tang of chopped artichokes. Fresh basil and a generous grating of hard cheese melt into the mix, adding a final touch of herbaceous freshness and umami. It’s a satisfying, full-flavored meal that feels special yet is effortlessly achieved.
- Feel free to swap cannellini beans for other white beans like great northern or navy beans if that's what you have on hand.
- For a different flavor profile, experiment with hard cheeses such as Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, or even Grana Padano.
- While the recipe specifies dried herbs, a small amount of fresh thyme or marjoram could be used in place of some dried oregano for a nuanced twist, though dried herbs truly shine here.
This Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet is a perfect candidate for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch. Serve it simply with crusty bread for dipping, or alongside a light green salad to complete the meal.