Italian Baked Beans and Kale

Name: Italian Baked Beans and Kale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups cannellini beans or white beans (cooked, or 2 x 14-ounce cans, drained); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; pinch chili flakes- optional; 2 cups marinara sauce; 2 tablespoons water; optional: big handful lacinato kale, torn, thick stems removed (or sub baby spinach); 1/4 cup parmesan or pecorino cheese; optional 4-5 slices fresh mozzarella ( or sub grated, or burrata cheese)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

A simple recipe for Italian Baked Beans, with kale, cannellini beans, and your favorite homemade (or store-bought) Marinara sauce, baked in the oven until golden and bubbling. A delicious vegetarian main! Vegan adaptable and Gluten-free.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:09:42 GMT