Description
A creamy and comforting dish featuring tender butter beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and rich Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (e.g., basil, oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the butter beans and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and dried Italian herbs, then season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a zesty twist, add fresh lemon juice before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg