Cannellini with Tomato-Sage Sauce Recipe

Name: Cannellini with Tomato-Sage Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups (about 21 ounces) dried cannellini (white kidney beans); 3 quarts cold water; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled; 1 large bunch fresh sage leaves; 16 whole black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 12 large fresh sage leaves; 8 whole garlic cloves, peeled; 2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

3 cups (about 21 ounces) dried cannellini (white kidney beans)
3 quarts cold water
5 tablespoons olive oil
4 whole garlic cloves, peeled
1 large bunch fresh sage leaves
16 whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 large fresh sage leaves
8 whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped

1
Place beans in large bowl; cover generously with water.
2
Let stand at room temperature overnight.
3
Drain beans; transfer to heavy large pot.
4
Add 3 quarts water, oil, garlic, sage bunch, and peppercorns.
5
Bring to boil over medium-high heat.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until beans are tender, about 1 hour 5 minutes.
7
Remove from heat; mix in salt.
8
Cool beans 1 hour.
9
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
10
Refrigerate in water.)
11
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
12
Add sage and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
13
Add tomatoes and saute until tomatoes soften and begin to release juices, about 8 minutes.
14
Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid.
15
Discard sage bunch.
16
Mix beans into tomato sauce.
17
Simmer over medium-low heat until sauce thickens slightly and flavors blend, adding reserved cooking liquid by half cupfuls if mixture is dry, about 30 minutes (beans should have slightly soupy consistency).
18
Season with salt and pepper.
19
Serve beans warm or at room temperature.

910

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups (about 21 ounces) dried cannellini (white kidney beans), 3 quarts cold water, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 4 whole garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Cannellini with Tomato-Sage Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cannellini with Tomato-Sage Sauce

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