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Creamy Tuscan Butter Beans (30-Minute Recipe) Recipe

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This creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans recipe is a flavorful, 30-minute dish featuring tender butter beans simmered in a rich, garlicky tomato and herb sauce with spinach, finished with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a hearty side or a light main, it blends classic Tuscan flavors with creamy comfort.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil or oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, roughly chopped

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Liquids and Beans

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 30 oz canned butter beans, drained and rinsed (two 15-ounce cans)

Greens and Finishing Ingredients

  • 3 cups spinach or more
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oils and butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil (or sun-dried tomato oil) and butter until melted and fragrant, creating the flavorful base for the dish.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Add the diced red onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add tomato elements and spices: Stir in the tomato paste and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mixing well. Add dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper and cook for another 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and marry the flavors.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and beans: Add the chicken broth and rinsed butter beans into the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients, then bring to a gentle simmer to warm the beans and develop the sauce.
  5. Add spinach: Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes, folding it into the creamy sauce and beans.
  6. Finish with cream and cheese: Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to incorporate it into the sauce. Sprinkle in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is creamy and luscious.
  7. Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the dish and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired. Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different green variant.
  • Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make it vegetarian-friendly.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
  • Serve with crusty bread or over cooked pasta or rice for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tuscan/Italian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/creamy-tuscan-butter-beans-30-minute-recipe-recipe/