Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake

Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake

Nora Bourdeau

This Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake combines creamy beans, rich tomato sauce, and melty cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping. It’s a hearty, comforting dish perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 489 kcal

Equipment

cast-iron or oven proof skillet

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 60 ml
3 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons tomato paste 50 g
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cans white beans 15 oz / 425 g each, drained and rinsed
½ cup water 120 ml
1 cup tomatoes 120 ml diced or crushed
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese 100 g shredded
½ cup Parmesan cheese 50 g
½ cup panko breadcrumbs 30 g
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sautéing for 5–7 minutes until softened.
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 1 onion
Stir in salt, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
1 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon parsley, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Add white beans, water, and diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
2 cans white beans, ½ cup water, 1 cup tomatoes
Remove from heat and sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, and panko breadcrumbs over the top.
1 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Broil for the last 2–3 minutes for an extra-crispy topping.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm with crusty bread.
Fresh basil leaves, Crusty bread
Enjoy this cheesy, comforting dish with its perfect balance of creamy beans, tangy tomato sauce, and crispy topping!

Nutrition

Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 1122mgPotassium: 1019mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 834IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 446mgIron: 6mg

Keyword Comfort food, high-protein, One-Pan Meal, Vegetarian

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