🎉 Introduction
If you’re craving a comforting, creamy, and flavor-packed dish that comes together in just 30 minutes, these Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans will absolutely win your heart. Inspired by the viral “Marry Me Chicken,” this plant-forward version swaps the chicken for luscious butter beans, creating a dish that’s rich, silky, nutritious, and satisfying.
Butter beans are naturally creamy, tender, and full of plant-based protein. When simmered in a luxurious Tuscan-style sauce made with garlic, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian herbs, cream, and Parmesan cheese, they become unbelievably delicious. Every bite is velvety, savory, aromatic, and infused with Mediterranean depth.
This recipe is cozy enough for cold evenings, quick enough for busy weeknights, and elegant enough to serve for guests. It pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, quinoa, crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or even as a standalone warm bowl of comfort.
With its irresistible richness, Tuscan aromatics, sun-dried tomato sweetness, and creamy texture, this is the kind of dish that could make someone fall in love. Let’s create a comforting, Italian-inspired masterpiece using simple pantry ingredients.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Grater (for Parmesan)
🛒 Ingredients
Butter Beans
- 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Liquids & Cream Sauce
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Optional Garnishes
- Extra basil
- Extra Parmesan
- Fresh black pepper
- Crushed red chili flakes
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Sauté Aromatics
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute, stirring to prevent burning.
Step 2: Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Seasonings
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Cook 1–2 minutes to bloom the flavors.
Step 3: Build the Creamy Base
Add broth to the skillet and stir to loosen the browned bits.
Pour in heavy cream and mix until smooth.
Simmer 3–4 minutes on low heat until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Add Parmesan Cheese
Add grated Parmesan and stir until melted and creamy.
Adjust heat as needed to avoid curdling.
Step 5: Add Butter Beans
Gently fold in the drained butter beans.
Simmer 5–7 minutes to warm through and absorb flavor.
Step 6: Finish with Fresh Basil
Just before serving, stir in fresh chopped basil.
Taste and adjust seasoning—add more salt, pepper, or chili flakes if desired.
Step 7: Serve
Serve warm with pasta, rice, bread, roasted vegetables, or as a rich, luxurious main dish.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Store up to 3 days.
The sauce thickens—add broth or cream to loosen.
Reheating
- Stovetop: 3–4 minutes on low
- Microwave: 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway
Freezing
Not recommended due to dairy separation.
🥄 Variations
- Creamy Tuscan Vegan Version: Replace cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with vegan cheese.
- Extra Veggies: Add spinach, kale, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes.
- Protein Boost: Add grilled chicken or tofu cubes.
- Spicy Lovers: Add extra chili flakes or paprika.
- Herb Upgrade: Add oregano, thyme, or rosemary.
- Lemon Twist: Add lemon zest or a splash of juice for brightness.
- Thicker Sauce: Add extra Parmesan or simmer longer.
❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use dried butter beans?
Yes—cook them fully before adding.
2. Can I make this dish vegan?
Yes—use coconut cream and vegan Parmesan.
3. Can I use canned sun-dried tomatoes in oil?
Yes, drain most of the oil.
4. What can I serve this with?
Rice, pasta, quinoa, bread, roasted potatoes, or salad.
5. Can I substitute the heavy cream?
Half-and-half or coconut cream work well.
6. What can I use instead of butter beans?
Cannellini beans or chickpeas.
7. How do I thicken the sauce?
Simmer longer or add more Parmesan.
8. Can I make it spicy?
Add more red pepper flakes.
9. Can I make this ahead?
Yes—flavors deepen overnight.
10. How do I keep the sauce from curdling?
Keep heat low and stir constantly after adding cheese.
🏁 Conclusion
These Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans bring together the perfect balance of richness, comfort, and Tuscan-inspired flavor. The buttery texture of the beans, sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes, aroma of garlic and fresh basil, and luxurious creamy sauce make every bite unforgettable.
This dish transforms pantry staples into a restaurant-worthy meal in just 30 minutes. It’s satisfying, cozy, and full of depth—an easy weeknight recipe with the flavor of a special occasion. Serve it with your favorite sides, enjoy it on its own, or use it as a base for hearty bowls and pastas.
Creamy, elegant, flavorful… a recipe that truly lives up to the “Marry Me” name.
Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans (30-Minutes) – Rich, Cozy & Irresistibly Delicious
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute, stirring to prevent burning.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook 1–2 minutes to bloom the flavors.
- Add broth to the skillet and stir to loosen the browned bits.
- Pour in heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Simmer 3–4 minutes on low heat until slightly thickened.
- Add grated Parmesan and stir until melted and creamy.
- Adjust heat as needed to avoid curdling.
- Gently fold in the drained butter beans.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes to warm through and absorb flavor.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh chopped basil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning—add more salt, pepper, or chili flakes if desired.
- Serve warm with pasta, rice, bread, roasted vegetables, or as a rich, luxurious main dish.
Notes
Refrigerator Store up to 3 days.
The sauce thickens—add broth or cream to loosen. Reheating Stovetop: 3–4 minutes on low Microwave: 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway Freezing Not recommended due to dairy separation. 🥄 Variations Creamy Tuscan Vegan Version: Replace cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with vegan cheese. Extra Veggies: Add spinach, kale, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes. Protein Boost: Add grilled chicken or tofu cubes. Spicy Lovers: Add extra chili flakes or paprika. Herb Upgrade: Add oregano, thyme, or rosemary. Lemon Twist: Add lemon zest or a splash of juice for brightness. Thicker Sauce: Add extra Parmesan or simmer longer. ❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use dried butter beans? Yes—cook them fully before adding. 2. Can I make this dish vegan? Yes—use coconut cream and vegan Parmesan. 3. Can I use canned sun-dried tomatoes in oil? Yes, drain most of the oil. 4. What can I serve this with? Rice, pasta, quinoa, bread, roasted potatoes, or salad. 5. Can I substitute the heavy cream? Half-and-half or coconut cream work well. 6. What can I use instead of butter beans? Cannellini beans or chickpeas. 7. How do I thicken the sauce? Simmer longer or add more Parmesan. 8. Can I make it spicy? Add more red pepper flakes. 9. Can I make this ahead? Yes—flavors deepen overnight. 10. How do I keep the sauce from curdling? Keep heat low and stir constantly after adding cheese. 🏁 Conclusion These Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Butter Beans bring together the perfect balance of richness, comfort, and Tuscan-inspired flavor. The buttery texture of the beans, sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes, aroma of garlic and fresh basil, and luxurious creamy sauce make every bite unforgettable. This dish transforms pantry staples into a restaurant-worthy meal in just 30 minutes. It’s satisfying, cozy, and full of depth—an easy weeknight recipe with the flavor of a special occasion. Serve it with your favorite sides, enjoy it on its own, or use it as a base for hearty bowls and pastas. Creamy, elegant, flavorful… a recipe that truly lives up to the “Marry Me” name.
