Tuscan White Beans
These Tuscan White Beans are a simple, yet delicious Italian recipe featuring white beans, olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes and a bit of fresh sage. Enjoy!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. dried white beans Great Northern, cannellini, navy, etc.
- ¼ cup Tuscan extra virgin olive oil Olio Toscano PGI, plus more for finishing
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- 16 oz. can peeled San Marzano dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocerino tomatoes PDO undrained
- 2 Tbsp fresh sage chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Rustic Italian bread for serving
Instructions
- Using a large saucepan, add dried beans and enough water to cover beans by at least 2”; let soak at room temperature overnight.
- Drain beans and return to saucepan. Add enough water to cover beans by at least 2”. Place over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer. Cover and continue simmering beans for 45-50 minutes, or until tender. Drain beans, reserving ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
- Using a large sauté pan, add extra virgin olive oil and garlic; place over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add cooked beans, peeled San Marzano tomatoes, sage, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until mixture has thickened.
- Prior to serving, drizzle finished dish with additional Tuscan extra virgin olive oil (Olio Toscano PGI).
- Serve with rustic Italian bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 1587mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 9mg
