Pizza beans are a cozy, comfortable, unfussy one pot meal meant to share.
“This is a refrigerator velcro kinda dish. I’ve never made it the same way twice. ” – Devon Salisbury
Inspired by Smitten Kitchen, Pizza Beans have become a fall staple for our own Devon Salisbury, who shares this meal with Tegan Wright during an upcoming segment of his From Away series on Maine’s CW.
Pizza Beans
Ingredients
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2 cans of white beans OR 2 cups of cooked Gigande or Royal Corona beans
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Onion
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Garlic
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Parsley/basil/oregano/thyme (any one or combo)
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Sweet or hot Italian sausage
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1 can tomato OR 2-3 garden tomatoes, boiled, peeled, and smooshed.
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OPTIONAL: Kale, carrots, leeks, zucchini, spinach, peppers, grated parmesan, romano, asiago, mozzarella (any combo)
Method
- Preheat oven to 350
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Brown sausage. Add diced onion with sausage and saute.
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Coarsely chop and add any other vegetables and cook until everything is softened,
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Add tomato and garlic with a splash of red wine.
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Add beans and herbs and mix until combined.
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Top with grated cheese and bake in the oven oven for 15-20 min, until bubbling and cheese is melted.
- Slice a loaf of your favorite bread, smother with butter or olive oil, and toast in the oven until just crusty.
- Share and enjoy!
Variations
- Go French by omitting tomato and using Swiss cheese.
- Go Greek by adding olives and feta.
Wine Pairing
Try Pizza Beans paired with our Monti al Mare, a Super Tuscan style blend of Sangiovese (CA), Syrah (WA), and Carménère (WA). This multi-state blend is rich, ripe, and full boded, with fresh acidity that compliments tomato based dishes.
