Description
Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans offer a delightful twist on a classic Italian dish, bringing together creamy butter beans and rich cheese with a peppery kick. This comforting recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether as a main course or a side dish. With its simple preparation method and satisfying flavors, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Serve it warm and watch as smiles spread around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Gently stir in the butter beans, ensuring they're coated in the garlic oil.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the beans and add black pepper to taste.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until creamy, stirring gently to avoid sticking.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg