Grana Padano cannellini bake
4
Easy
10 minutes
25 minutes
Comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. This cheesy cannellini bake layers pantry staples to create something indulgent and satisfying. Woolworths’ passata rustica with basil forms a flavourful base, while cannellini beans add heartiness and texture. A rich cheese sauce and a generous dusting of Grana Padano ties it all together. Serve with crusty bread and a simple salad, or as a delicious vegetarian side. You can also swap the cannellini beans for butter beans or add wilted spinach between the layers for extra greens.
Ingredients
Method
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 x 340 ml jar Woolworths passata rustica crushed tomato with basil jar
- 2 x 400 g cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed For the cheese sauce:
- 2 T butter
- 2 T cake flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 60 g Grana Padano, finely grated, plus extra for topping
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
Ingredients
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Gently heat the olive oil and garlic in a saucepan until fragrant but not browned. Add the passata and simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly reduced.
2. To make the cheese sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until thickened. Stir in the Grana Padano and season with salt and black pepper.
3. Spread the tomato mixture into the base of a baking dish. Layer over the drained beans, then pour over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with a generous handful of grated Grana Padano. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown on top.
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Photograph: Sadiqah Assur-Ismael
Production: Abigail Donnelly
Food assistants: Bianca Jones, Unathi Taffa
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