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Sage & Quick White Beans (Fagioli all ‘Uccelletto)

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Description/Size:
serves 4-6 T.
  • olive oil
  • 5 sage leaves, or more
  • 28 ou. of canned white cannellini beans
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 14 ou. tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
  • fresh ground pepper salt to taste

Heat several tablespoons of good olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Brown the sage, garlic and fresh ground pepper. Add the beans, stirring for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Add the tomatoes, salt to taste and continue cooking, covered for about 15 minutes.

MEAT VERSION:
Brown 2 spicy sausages per person in a heavy pan and use the pan juices to brown the sage, garlic & pepper. Continue recipe, as above and add 4 T. red wine.