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Pizza Beans Recipe

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Pizza Beans is a hearty and flavorful one-pot dish combining Italian sausage, white kidney beans, and marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Finished under the broiler for a bubbly, golden cheese crust, this recipe offers the comforting essence of pizza in a warm, nutritious bowl. Perfect for a cozy dinner served with optional garlic bread and customizable toppings like hot honey and fresh basil.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (chicken or turkey preferred), removed from casing
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 can (540 ml) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 jar (550 ml) marinara sauce
  • Large handful baby spinach
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Toppings

  • Hot honey
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Grated parmesan
  • Fresh basil

To Serve

  • Garlic bread, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the pan and add oil: Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to warm.
  2. Cook the sausage: Add 1 pound of Italian sausage (preferably chicken or turkey) removed from casing. Crumble the sausage with a spatula and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned with minimal pink remaining. Stir in ¼ teaspoon dried oregano to incorporate flavor.
  3. Add beans and marinara sauce: Stir in 1 can (540 ml) of drained and rinsed white kidney beans and 1 jar (550 ml) marinara sauce. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let everything simmer for 10-15 minutes until the beans soften to your preference.
  4. Preheat the broiler: While simmering, position your oven rack to the top and set the oven to broil.
  5. Wilt the spinach: Stir a large handful of baby spinach into the bean and sausage mixture until the spinach is completely wilted.
  6. Add mozzarella and broil: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, reaching the edges of the pan. Transfer the pan to the oven and broil for 1-3 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbling.
  7. Add toppings and serve: Top the pizza beans with your favorite toppings such as freshly grated parmesan, red pepper flakes, hot honey, and fresh basil. Scoop the dish into bowls and serve alongside garlic bread if desired. Enjoy your comforting, pizza-inspired meal!

Notes

  • You can substitute Italian sausage with chicken or turkey sausage for a leaner version.
  • Adjust the broiling time carefully to avoid burning the cheese; keep an eye on it for best results.
  • Optional toppings like hot honey and red pepper flakes add a spicy-sweet contrast to the savory beans.
  • Serve with crusty garlic bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  • This dish can easily be made gluten-free by ensuring the sausage and marinara sauce are gluten-free.

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