Tuscan Beans Recipe

Name: Tuscan Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup diced pancetta or 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional); ½ cup chopped yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) canchopped tomatoes with juice; 1 teaspoon dried sage; ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste; pepper; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; fresh grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

½ cup diced pancetta or 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
½ cup chopped yellow onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) canchopped tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
fresh grated parmesan cheese

1
In a skillet, over medium heat, saute pancetta for 4 minutes (add olive oil if needed; bacon won't need any oil added).
2
Add in onion and garlic, saute/stir approximately 5 more minutes or until veggies are tender and pancetta is crisp; set aside.
3
In a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish, add beans, tomatoes, sage, salt, pepper and pancetta/onion mixture; stir to combine.
4
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 oven for 35 minutes or until bubbly.
5
Mix in the vinegar.
6
Adjust seasoning to taste.
7
Sprinkle with parsley and parmesan.
8
Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup diced pancetta or 4 slices bacon, coarsely chopped, 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional), ½ cup chopped yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Tuscan Beans 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuscan Beans

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