Cheesy white beans in tomatoes

This warming recipe served with fresh, homemade, crusty bread is incredible. It's like a healthy vegetarian pizza! Best made with tomatoes from the garden in the fall.

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil

5 cloves garlic

20 oz fresh tomatoes

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 cans (30oz total) rinsed white beans

1 jalapeno

water

2 oz parmesan

Preparation

Sautee the minced jalapeno and crushed garlic in the oil for a minute. Don't burn it! Add the spices, diced tomatoes, beans. Simmer for 20 minutes, until tomatoes break down into a tomato sauce.

Add water as needed, to ensure the dish remains a little saucy. Adjust sweetness if desired, with a tiny pinch of sugar.

Fold in shredded Parmesan until melted. Sprinkle mozzarella on top and bake until top is melted (about 10-20 minutes in a 350F oven). Broil briefly at the end, for a browning of the cheesy crust. Serve with bread while warm!