Creamy, Spicy Tomato Beans and Greens

Chef notes

This weeknight wonder is for those who delight in turning a modest can of beans into a spectacular dinner. Inspired by the flavors of red pesto, this recipe calls for simmering cannellini beans with staple ingredients like onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, tomato paste and heavy cream, as well as sun-dried tomatoes and salty Pecorino cheese, until the results taste complex and rich. Top the beans with a lemony arugula salad that is peppered with fried breadcrumbs for a dish that is crunchy, chewy, crispy and creamy in every bite.