Recipe courtesy of Amanda Neal for Food Network Kitchen

Beans Parmesan

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 40 min
  • Active: 20 min
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
This vegetarian spin on the Italian American favorite chicken Parmesan starts with creamy cannellini beans simmered in a homemade tomato sauce. The hearty beans are topped with a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan breadcrumbs, giving you the flavor and gooey-crispy texture that chicken Parm is famous for. The recipe comes together entirely in one skillet, making for easy prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, a good pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and all their juices and stir to combine. Bring to a gently simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and the sauce has thickened slightly, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, stir the breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup Parmesan, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper together in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  4. Stir the beans and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan into the tomato sauce until evenly combined. Cook until the beans are warmed through and softened slightly, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Top evenly with the mozzarella, sprinkling it all the way to edges of the skillet. Sprinkle evenly with the Parmesan breadcrumbs.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cheese melts and the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil and serve.