Name: Italian Beans Braised in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 10 fresh sage leaves; 1 small onion, finely diced; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary; Pinch of red chili flakes; 1 cup tomato passata (or tomato sauce); 3 cups cooked cannellini beans (or 2 15-oz cans), rinsed; 1/4 cup chicken stock, plus more if needed; crusty bread, for serving

Italian Beans Braised in Tomato Sauce

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Classic Italian beans (fagioli all’uccelletto): creamy cannellini beans stewed in a rich, jammy tomato sauce with sweet onions, garlic, and sage.

Author: Indi Hampton
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4
Category: Beans
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
10 fresh sage leaves
1 small onion, finely diced
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary
Pinch of red chili flakes
1 cup tomato passata (or tomato sauce)
3 cups cooked cannellini beans (or 2 15-oz cans), rinsed
1/4 cup chicken stock, plus more if needed
crusty bread, for serving

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Instructions

Heat olive oil and butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Add sage leaves in a single layer and cook until crisp, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until soft and translucent, 8- 10 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary, and chili flakes and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the passata, season again with salt and pepper, and gently simmer until thick and jammy, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 20 minutes.
Stir in the beans and stock, and continue to gently simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the beans are tender and very flavorful. Add a splash of stock if needed, to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning, then divide into bowls. Top with crispy fried sage leaves and serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 321
Sugar: 2.5g
Sodium: 191mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4.7g
Unsaturated Fat: 7.9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 9.3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 16mg

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