Italian Style Baked Beans Recipes

ITALIAN BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook the pepperoni, green pepper and onion in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato paste, mushrooms, seasonings and beans; mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes.

ITALIAN STYLE BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cook bacon in a heavy oven-safe pot over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
• Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Mix in remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
• Transfer to oven and bake, uncovered, until the bean mixture bubbles and thickens slightly, about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

VEGAN BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans and water in a large pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and continue cooking 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender. Drain, and transfer to a large casserole dish.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until tender. Mix in garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix onions and garlic into casserole dish with the beans. Stir in the tomato sauce. Mix in brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, bay leaves, mustard, pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
• Cover and bake 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, stirring frequently and adding water if necessary. Remove cover, and continue baking 30 minutes.

ITALIAN GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes., Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add tomato mixture and cheese; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.