White Beans in Tomato Sauce |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This lush, stewlike dish is typically made with zolfini beans, a pale yellow Tuscan legume that can be challenging to find in the U.S.; firm, creamy cannellini beans are an excellent substitute. Ingredients:
2 cups dried zolfini or cannellini beans, picked over and rinsed |
1 sage sprig, plus 1/2 teaspoon chopped sage |
2 cloves garlic, 1 minced |
1 small bay leaf |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
salt |
1 cup canned tomato sauce |
freshly ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Cover the beans with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 1 hour, then drain.
2. Cover the beans with 4 inches of fresh water. Add the sage sprig, whole garlic clove, bay leaf and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Bring to a boil and cook over moderately low heat for 30 minutes. Season the beans with salt and cook for about 15 minutes longer, until the beans are tender; drain and discard the sage, garlic and bay leaf.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium, deep skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil. Add the chopped sage and minced garlic and cook over moderate heat for 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
4. Add the beans to the skillet and cook, stirring, until saucy and thick, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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