Name: Cheesy Prosciutto-White Bean Bake with Tomato, Leek, Carrot & Toast
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 3 (398 ml) cans cannellini (white kidney) beans; 6 medium carrots; 6 sticks celery; 3 cloves garlic; 3 leeks; 1 (227 g) block mozzarella cheese; 12 slices prosciutto; 3 (213 ml) cans tomato sauce; 12 slices whole grain bread; black pepper; extra virgin olive oil; paprika; salt; thyme, dried; Worcestershire sauce

Cheesy Prosciutto-White Bean Bake with Tomato, Leek, Carrot & ToastCheesy Prosciutto-White Bean Bake with Tomato, Leek, Carrot & Toast — a 40-minute dinner recipe with 15 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

3 (398 ml) cans cannellini (white kidney) beans

6 medium carrots

6 sticks celery

3 cloves garlic

3 leeks

1 (227 g) block mozzarella cheese

12 slices prosciutto

3 (213 ml) cans tomato sauce

12 slices whole grain bread

black pepper

extra virgin olive oil

paprika

salt

thyme, dried

Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Wash and dry the fresh produce.

Drain and rinse the beans in a colander; set aside to drain further.

Trim off root end and dark green top of the leeks, leaving only the white and pale green parts. Cut leeks in half lengthwise and rinse under running water, separating the layers to remove any dirt and grit. Slice crosswise into ¼-inch thick pieces and place in a large bowl.

Peel, trim, and small dice carrots. Add to the bowl with the leek.

Trim and thinly slice celery crosswise. Add to the bowl.

Preheat a large pot over medium-high heat.

While the pot heats up, peel and mince garlic. Add to the bowl with the veggies.

Once the pot is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add veggies, garlic, and spices; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-6 minutes. (Reserve bowl for later use.)

Meanwhile, preheat oven to broil on high and position rack in the upper third of the oven.

Coarsely grate cheese. Place in the reserved bowl and set aside.

When the veggies are softened, add beans, tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire to the pot; stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, 4-5 minutes more.

While the beans are cooking, chop or tear prosciutto into bite-sized pieces.

When the sauce is slightly thickened, transfer bean mixture to a large baking dish, then top with prosciutto and cheese. Place in the oven and broil until cheese is melted and prosciutto is crispy, 3-4 minutes. Remove from oven.

When the bake is done, divide bread between two baking sheet pans. Working in batches, place in the oven and broil, flipping halfway through, until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from oven and cut in half. (Alternatively, you can use a toaster.)

To serve, divide cheesy bean bake and toast between plates or bowls. Enjoy!

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