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I’m such a sucker for any dish that leans into cannellini beans. We’ve been in the middle of a rainy stretch (the kind where you start wondering if you should build an ark), and the warmth and comfort of this dish was exactly what our souls (and stomachs) needed.

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 3-4 links Italian sausage, cooked and sliced
  • 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Optional: 4-6 slices of Italian bread and olive oil

Let’s Cook!

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened.
  • Stir in the wine and simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted, then stir in oregano and red pepper flakes.
  • Add beans, cream, and parmesan. Season to taste.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer until the sauce thickens. (If it gets too thick, add a splash of water.)
  • Finish with fresh basil and serve warm!

Don’t skip the bread: While the sauce simmers, brush slices of Italian bread with olive oil (I used rosemary-infused) and toast in the air fryer or skillet until golden brown.

What’s your go-to meal when the weather turns dreary? Share it with us because spring can be a fickle beast here.

Eat well, friends!

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