Pizza Beans
Turn your favorite pizza flavors into a hearty, comforting dish with this irresistible Pizza Beans recipe! This one-pan, oven-baked delight combines creamy cannellini beans, tangy crushed tomatoes, and fragrant oregano, all topped with gooey layers of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Finished with optional crispy pepperoni slices and fresh basil, it delivers the perfect balance of cheesy, savory, and herbaceous notes in every bite. Serve it hot with crusty bread for dipping and let the rich, pizza-inspired flavors turn a simple weeknight dinner into something truly special. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for cozy meals or casual entertaining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 30 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 15 pieces pepperoni slices (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- 4 slices crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cannellini beans, fresh oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top of the bean mixture.
If desired, layer the pepperoni slices over the cheese.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden, slightly crispy top (optional).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with crusty bread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1396 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1144 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
