Creamy Italian White Bean Skillet Meal
A hearty and comforting creamy Italian white bean skillet meal featuring tender white beans, garlic, spinach, and a rich creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying vegetarian dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Add the drained cannellini beans to the skillet and stir to combine with the garlic and onion.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until the spinach wilts.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the creamy Italian white bean skillet meal warm, optionally with crusty bread or over cooked pasta.