Description
Marry Me Butter Beans with Creamy Tuscan Sauce is a delightful dish that brings comfort and joy to any table. This creamy, savory recipe features plump butter beans enveloped in a luscious sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this meal is sure to impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Add the butter beans, stirring to coat them in the flavors; cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream while stirring continuously; bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Mix in fresh basil and grated Parmesan just before serving.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or over pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg