Marry Me Butter Beans (With Creamy Tuscan Sauce)
A rich and creamy Marry Me butter beans recipe with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan simmered in a silky Tuscan-style sauce for a quick and comforting 15-minute meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
½ to 1 cup vegetable broth (120–236 mL)
2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained (425 g each)
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half) (236 mL)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese (50 g)
2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
Build the flavor base:
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
Simmer the beans:
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and butter beans. Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Make it creamy:
Remove from heat. Stir in spinach until wilted, then mix in heavy cream, parmesan, and fresh basil.
Serve:
Serve warm with crusty bread, rice, or pasta.
Notes
Add more vegetable broth if you prefer a lighter sauce.
For extra richness, let the sauce sit for 5 minutes before serving to thicken.
Substitute butter beans with cannellini or great northern beans if needed.
To make it lighter, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
