"Tuscan white bean skillet bake features creamy white beans, vegan cheese, pasta, garlic and tomatoes. Perfect with crusty bread for scooping...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons avocado oil or other neutral cooking oil
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8 large cloves garlic, minced
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1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning blend (See Notes for sub.)
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes, regular or fire roasted
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2 cups water
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8 ounces small, dry pasta such as orecchiette or shells
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2 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained well (Or 3 ¼ cups cooked white beans.)
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5 ounces fresh baby spinach
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1 ½ to 2 cups shredded vegan mozzarella (about 5 ounces)
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fine sea salt
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black pepper
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homemade vegan parmesan (or store-bought)
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fresh basil