Easy Tweaks
Swap out the beans: If you’re not a huge fan of butter beans, feel free to swap them out for another white bean, like cannellini beans or navy beans. The flavor will be a little different but still delicious.
Add veggies: Sometimes I add in extra veggies with the onions and sun-dried tomatoes. Carrots give the beans some extra sweetness and a hit of sharpness that works really well with creamy beans. Just be sure to dice any added veggies small so they blend in well with the sauce.
Add garlic: Garlic is a great addition, but I don’t recommend going overboard with it. One clove, chopped, works great.
Use other herbs: If basil isn’t your favorite herb, parsley also works well in this recipe.
Try some parm: Parmesan cheese works well if you don’t like ricotta. Just sprinkle a little shredded Parmesan on top just before serving. The heat from the beans will help the cheese get nice and melty.
