Healthy Recipes Ingredient Beans Cheesy Marinara Beans 4.3 (6) 5 Reviews This ooey-gooey dish has baked-pasta vibes but features protein-packed beans instead of noodles. Look for dried corona beans, a larger, creamy white bean, at natural-foods stores or online. Cannellini are a good substitute. Serve with a green salad and toasted baguette. By Devon O'Brien Devon O'Brien See More As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This comforting, cheesy dish is inspired by baked pasta.Beans and cheese provide plenty of protein to keep you full.Fresh basil, oregano and parsley add herbal layers to the flavors. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup tomato paste ¼ cup dry white wine 1 28-ounce can no-salt-added whole peeled tomatoes, preferably San Marzano 3 cups cooked corona beans or two 15-ounce cans no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 1 large egg, lightly beaten ⅔ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 cup shredded fontina cheese Directions Heat oil in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it starts to darken, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until thickened, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and their juice, crushing the tomatoes with your hand as you add them. Stir in beans, basil, oregano and parsley. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 18 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Combine egg, ricotta and 1/4 cup Parmesan in a small bowl. Gently stir the ricotta mixture into the bean mixture. Sprinkle fontina and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan on top. Broil until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with more herbs, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 357 Calories 18g Fat 30g Carbs 19g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 357 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Dietary Fiber 8g 29% Total Sugars 8g Protein 19g 38% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 72mg 24% Vitamin A 790IU 16% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Vitamin D 15IU 4% Vitamin E 1mg 9% Folate 40mcg 10% Vitamin K 27mcg 23% Sodium 474mg 21% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 79mg 19% Potassium 503mg 11% Zinc 3mg 27% Vitamin B12 1mcg 42% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.