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Close up of Marry Me White Beans showing the thick velvety orange-hued sauce and oil bubbles.

Marry Me White Beans: The Most Irresistible 20-Minute Creamy Tuscan Skillet

These Marry Me White Beans feature tender cannellini beans in a velvety orange-hued sun-dried tomato cream sauce. A quick, 20-minute rustic skillet meal garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Primary Ingredients
  • 2 15oz cans Cannellini Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 1/2 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes Chopped, oil-packed
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Finely grated
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • 1 10-inch Cast Iron Skillet Essential for the rustic presentation and even heat.
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring and deglazing.

Method
 

Sauté Aromatics
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Build the Sauce
  1. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce turns orange and thickens.
Finish the Dish
  1. Add rinsed cannellini beans to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes until beans are heated through and sauce is velvety.
  2. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra parmesan.

Notes

Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for extra flavor.
Rinse your beans thoroughly to keep the sauce color vibrant.