Fagioli Al Fiasco (Beans Cooked in a Flask)

Tuscan traditional.

• Ready In: 8 hrs
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  cups cannellini beans
• 1  tablespoon flour
• 3  sage leaves
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
•  hot water
•  salt and pepper
•  lemon, cut in wedges
•  extra virgin olive oil (for serving)

Directions

1. Soak beans in 5 cups water and the flour overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
3. Drain and rinse beans.
4. Combine with sage and garlic.
5. Pour into a 1/2 gallon Mason jar.
6. Add olive oil and enough hot water to reach 3/4 of a inch above the beans.
7. Place jar in rear of oven, partially covered with foil and bake until beans are just tender, about 2 hours.
8. Beans should cook at a very slow simmer--adjust oven temp if necessary.
9. Transfer to bowl, season to taste.
10. Serve warm, drizzled with olive oil and lemon on the side.