Pizza Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cans canned white beans (About 15 oz / 425 g each; drained and rinsed)
• 2 cups tomato passata or crushed tomatoes
• 1 yellow onion (Diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (Minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (For sautéing)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• red pepper flakes (Optional; to taste)
• 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese (Shredded)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (Finely grated)
• salt (To taste)
• black pepper (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set out a medium ovenproof skillet or baking dish.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic, oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant; do not let the garlic brown.

4. 4

   Pour in the passata or crushed tomatoes. Stir in the drained beans, then season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes so the sauce begins to thicken and the beans warm through.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to an ovenproof baking dish if necessary. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the top, followed by the Parmesan.

6. 6

   Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is fully melted. For a more browned top, broil for 1–2 minutes while watching closely.

7. 7

   Let the pizza beans stand for 5 minutes before serving. The dish should be hot and saucy, with a lightly browned, stretchy cheese topping.

Notes

The provided description and transcript praise pizza beans but contain no ingredient quantities or preparation instructions. This recipe is therefore a conventional reconstruction rather than a verified extraction from Liam Layton's video. Serve with crusty bread, toast, or a green salad.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• vegetarian
• budget-friendly
• baked
• cheesy
• one-pan
• comfort food
• easy