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Pizza Beans Skillet

Savory Pizza Beans Skillet: A Quick One-Pan Wonder

Delight in the warm flavors of Pizza Beans Skillet, a quick and satisfying one-pan meal ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 28 oz Whole Tomatoes (canned) Superior flavor and texture
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can be replaced with other cooking oils
  • 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped Substitute with garlic powder if needed
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Optional, depends on tomato flavor
  • 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be used if available
  • 0.25 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Sea salt can be a substitute
  • 0.5 tsp Granulated Sugar Optional, to balance acidity
For the Filling
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz) Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed Main filling providing protein
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Melts beautifully; cheddar or dairy-free options also work
  • 0.25 cup Finely Grated Parmesan Omit or substitute with nutritional yeast if unavailable
For Garnish
  • Fresh Basil Leaves Adds freshness; substitute with parsley if needed

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your broiler or set it to bake at 400°F for about 5 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add 3 finely chopped garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add a 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes to the skillet, tearing them apart with a spoon. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Optionally add 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Fold in 2 cans of drained and rinsed cannellini beans into the sauce and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup of finely grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture.
  6. Place the skillet under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves after removing from the oven and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftover pizza beans skillet in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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