Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake Recipe

Cheesy White Bean Tomato Bake recipe by Michele Woodhouse and a variation of an original recipe published in “New York Times.”
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serving size: 8 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 large cans of diced tomatoes
- 2 cans of Cannellini white beans – rinsed and drained
- 3-4 handfuls of fresh spinach
- Dash of Italian Seasoning
- Dash of crushed red pepper (optional)
- Kosher salt & pepper for taste
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella

Directions
- Preheat oven to 475°F.
- Using a large, oven-safe deep skillet over medium heat – add olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, dash of salt and pepper.
- While stirring, let it cook for approximately 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and the spinach. Reduce the heat, stir, and cover. Allowing the spinach to wilt.
- Stir in the beans and 1 cup of cheese.
- Sprinkle the other 1 cup of cheese on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve the bake with warm, fresh toasted bread!
Optional: broil for a few minutes afterward to allow the cheese on top to crust.
