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Pizza Beans Skillet Recipe

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A hearty and flavorful one-pan Pizza Beans Skillet featuring tender cannellini beans simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, finished under the broiler for a bubbly golden crust and garnished with fresh basil.

Ingredients

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Tomato Sauce

  • 1 (28-oz.) can whole tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. (or more) kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar (optional)

Beans and Cheese

  • 2 (14.5-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan

Garnish

  • Fresh basil leaves, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Tomatoes: Pour the whole tomatoes and their juices into a large bowl. Using clean hands, tear the tomatoes into approximately 1/2-inch pieces and set aside for later use.
  2. Sauté Garlic and Tomato Paste: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and cook while stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until it darkens and begins to stick to the bottom of the skillet, around 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Simmer Tomato Sauce: Add the torn tomatoes, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and add granulated sugar if additional sweetness is desired.
  4. Add Beans and Heat Through: Stir in the drained and rinsed cannellini beans. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes until the beans are heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
  5. Broil with Cheese: Preheat the broiler to high. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and finely grated Parmesan evenly over the bean mixture in the skillet. Place the skillet under the broiler and watch carefully as the cheese melts, bubbles, and browns, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and top with fresh basil leaves before serving for a bright, aromatic finish.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  • The granulated sugar is optional but helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • If you don’t have a broiler-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a baking dish before adding cheese and broiling.
  • Fresh basil can be substituted with fresh oregano or parsley depending on preference.
  • This dish can be served as a main or a side and goes well with crusty bread.

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