How to Make Tuscan White Beans in Tomato Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tuscan White Beans in Tomato Sauce is a classic Italian dish that brings warmth and comfort to the dinner table. This simple yet satisfying recipe features creamy white beans simmered in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, with the addition of aromatic herbs and spices.

Originating from the Tuscan region of Italy, this dish reflects the traditional and rustic approach to cooking that is characteristic of Italian cuisine. The use of simple, wholesome ingredients and the emphasis on bold...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups dry cannellini beans
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 sprig fresh sage
  • 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Place beans in a large pot. Cover with water and stir in baking soda. Soak at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.
  • Drain and rinse beans; return to the pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender yet firm to the bite, about 25 minutes. Drain beans, reserving water. Set beans and cooking water aside.
  • Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and sage in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add beans; cook and stir until beans absorb the aroma of garlic and sage.
  • Pour in tomato sauce; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are soft but not mushy, 10 to 15 minutes. Add reserved cooking water to keep sauce from burning if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    183 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 558mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 732mg