Tuscan Beans

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A rustic pot of beans that makes my tummy smile. I just add salad and bread for a simple meal."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

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

directions

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.

Reviews

[Liara]

Definitely one of my favorite bean recipes. It freezes well, the only thing I did differently was to use more garlic, but I love garlic. Thanks so much!

 

[Demandy]

This is awesome! It's like italian baked beans, so comforting and so good. The juice is really great when you sop it up with some crusty bread. I think you could use half the pancetta and still get enough flavor from it if you wanted to spare yourself some fat. I used 4 slices to make 1/2 cup and each slice has 4.5 grams of fat. Still not a bad amount per serving.

 

[Doelee]

Exceptional meal! NurseDi you are a goddess! Thank you for another perfect recipe.