Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet | Cook & Eat With Me

Login to Save
612 views👍 19
alexanderia
alexanderia
5 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow alexanderia to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet

Cultural Context

Originating from the rustic kitchens of Tuscany, this dish celebrates the region's love for beans and fresh vegetables. It embodies the Italian philosophy of using simple, quality ingredients to create comforting meals. Today, variations of this creamy skillet dish can be found in many Italian restaurants and homes around the world, often adapted to include seasonal vegetables or different herbs.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
sourdough bread
extra virgin olive oil
4-5 large garlic cloves
shredded parmesan cheese
4 cups spinach
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cans white beans
heavy whipping cream
sea salt
black pepper
1/4 cup water

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Brush extra virgin olive oil on both sides of sourdough bread slices.

2

Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

3

Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds.

4

Add sea salt and black pepper to taste, then cover and cook for 3-4 minutes.

5

Add sliced cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they release their juices.

6

Add 4 cups of spinach to the skillet and a little more sea salt, stirring until the spinach wilts.

7

Add 2 cans of drained white beans, 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan cheese to the skillet and bring to a boil.

8

Lower the heat to a low simmer and let it simmer for 8-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.

9

While the bean mixture simmers, cook the sourdough bread in the skillet, flipping to cook both sides until crispy.

10

Once thickened, let the bean mixture cool slightly before plating it up with the sourdough bread.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Tuscan White Bean StewCreamy White Bean Dish
Local Name: Cremoso di fagioli bianchi toscani in padella

More Creamy Tuscan White Bean Skillet Videos

(1 videos)

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)