By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 17, 2018
These white beans in tomato sauce are so simple, yet so delicious! I cooked cannellini beans with tomatoes, garlic, and chicken broth to make one tasty side dish. With just 7 ingredients, this white bean side dish is on the table in just 20 minutes. I love to serve it at the holidays or as an easy weeknight meal!
I could always use more easy side dishes to add to the rotation, especially around the holidays. Something simple, but incredibly delicious. This white bean recipe is exactly that! It only takes about 20-30 minutes to make, but it’s filled with flavor. The mix of beans, tomatoes, garlic, and more just tastes so good!
What’s in This Beans and Tomatoes Recipe?
- Sage: Adds an earthy and peppery flavor to the dish.
- Garlic: Creates a savory base for the dish.
- Tomatoes: Canned diced tomatoes put in work to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Sugar: A little bit of granulated sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Broth: Low-sodium chicken broth helps hydrate the sauce and adds umami flavor. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Cannellini Beans: These creamy beans are packed with protein and fiber for a filling meal.
- Parsley: A little bit of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness to the final dish.
Tips for Success
- I find it necessary to drain off the excess preserving liquid in the canned beans to keep the sauce from turning out gummy and unpleasant tasting.
- I like to rinse the beans because it reduces their sodium content by about 40%, which helps me balance the saltiness of the dish more precisely.
- For a smoother sauce, I like to use using tomatoes instead of diced.
- When I want a creamy version, I like to stir in a little bit of warmed heavy cream or half-and-half.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover white beans in tomato sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a saucepan set over medium-low heat until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve these white beans hot topped with bacon bits and drizzled with some more olive oil over the top. I’ll usually throw in some nice crusty rosemary bread for dipping, and I find that makes a great light meal. As a side, I love it with these air fryer pork chops .
5-Star Review
“Even my mother in law loved this!” – Linda
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ ⅓ cup olive oil plus more for serving
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped fresh sage leaves
- ▢ 4 cloves garlic sliced thin
- ▢ 28 ounces diced tomatoes drained (1 large can)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ▢ 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ▢ 32 ounces cannellini beans drained and rinsed (2 (16-ounce) cans)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- ▢ Cooked bacon crumbles optional, for garnish
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat. ⅓ cup olive oil
- Add the sage and sliced garlic. Shake the pan so the garlic doesn’t stick, but don’t stir it because the garlic might clump. ¼ cup chopped fresh sage leaves, 4 cloves garlic
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the garlic turns very light gold and the sage darkens a bit.
- Add the tomatoes and salt. Simmer, stirring often, until the tomatoes are shiny and their juices have evaporated; 8-10 minutes. 28 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Add the pepper, sugar, and chicken broth, stirring often, and bring the broth to a boil. ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Reduce heat to low, add the beans, simmer (stirring often) until the liquid has evaporated, 18-20 minutes. 32 ounces cannellini beans
- Remove the beans/tomatoes from the heat and stir in the parsley. Season, if needed, with more salt and pepper. 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- Serve with extra olive oil for drizzling and a sprinkle of crispy bacon (optional). Cooked bacon crumbles
Becky’s Tips
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make White Beans in Tomato Sauce Step by Step
Cook the Sage: Heat ⅓ cup of olive oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Add ¼ cup of chopped fresh sage and 4 cloves of sliced garlic. Shake the pan so the garlic doesn’t stick, but don’t stir it because the garlic might clump. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the garlic turns very light gold and the sage darkens a bit.
Add the Tomatoes: Add 28 ounces (1 large can) of diced tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Simmer, stirring often, until the tomatoes are shiny and their juices have evaporated; 8-10 minutes.
Add the Broth: Add ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of low-sodium chicken broth, stirring often, and bring the broth to a boil.
Cook the Beans: Reduce heat to low, add 32 ounces (2 cans) of cannellini beans, and simmer (stirring often) until the liquid has evaporated, 18-20 minutes.
Season and Serve: Remove the beans/tomatoes from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of minced fresh parsley. Season, if needed, with more salt and pepper. Serve with extra olive oil for drizzling and a sprinkle of crispy bacon (optional).
More Bean Recipes to Try!
BBQ Baked Beans with Bacon (Skillet Baked Bean Casserole)
Cheesy Refried Bean Dip
Ham and Bean Soup
Homemade Refried Beans
White Beans in Tomato Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil plus more for serving
- ¼ cup chopped fresh sage leaves
- 4 cloves garlic sliced thin
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes drained (1 large can)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 32 ounces cannellini beans drained and rinsed (2 (16-ounce) cans)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- Cooked bacon crumbles optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat. ⅓ cup olive oil
- Add the sage and sliced garlic. Shake the pan so the garlic doesn’t stick, but don’t stir it because the garlic might clump. ¼ cup chopped fresh sage leaves, 4 cloves garlic
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the garlic turns very light gold and the sage darkens a bit.
- Add the tomatoes and salt. Simmer, stirring often, until the tomatoes are shiny and their juices have evaporated; 8-10 minutes. 28 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Add the pepper, sugar, and chicken broth, stirring often, and bring the broth to a boil. ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Reduce heat to low, add the beans, simmer (stirring often) until the liquid has evaporated, 18-20 minutes. 32 ounces cannellini beans
- Remove the beans/tomatoes from the heat and stir in the parsley. Season, if needed, with more salt and pepper. 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
- Serve with extra olive oil for drizzling and a sprinkle of crispy bacon (optional). Cooked bacon crumbles
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Notes
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
