Name: Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter; 1 small onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream or half and half; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping; 2 cups fresh spinach; Salt and black pepper to taste; Optional: crispy bacon or pancetta crumbles; Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Description

A luxurious comfort dish featuring creamy butter beans with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan, perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cans butter beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream or half and half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
2 cups fresh spinach
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: crispy bacon or pancetta crumbles
Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Instructions

Prep your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, drain and rinse the butter beans, and grate the Parmesan.
Heat the fat: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter and let it warm until shimmering.
Soften the onion: Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent and softened.
Add the garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Build the flavor: Add the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir and let the flavors bloom for a minute.
Add beans and broth: Stir in the drained butter beans and pour in the broth. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Make it creamy: Reduce heat slightly, add the heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Add greens: Toss in the spinach and stir until just wilted. Season with salt and black pepper.
Plate and garnish: Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley or thyme.

Notes

For best results, reheat gently and avoid boiling the cream mixture. Adjust thickness with broth or water if necessary.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: butter beans, Tuscan, creamy, comforting, vegetarian