Tuscan White Beans in Tomato Sauce

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White beans in tomato sauce simmer together to create a lovely side dish for barbecued meat, sausages, or cheese. It also makes a great main course on meatless Mondays. This dish can be served immediately, but it is even more delicious the next day after the flavors meld.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Updated on November 22, 2024
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Place beans in a large pot. Cover with water and stir in baking soda. Soak at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Recipe Tip

You can use any bean in this recipe, such as cranberry beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

183 Calories
5g Fat
28g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 558mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 732mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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