FAGIOLI ALLA TOSCANA (TUSCAN BEANS)

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Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups dried cannellini beans
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
3 sprigs fresh sage
2 tbsp. olive oil

Steps:

Sort and rinse beans. Place in bowl with enough water to cover by 1-2 inches. Cover and soak overnight. Add more water to cover beans by 1/2 inch and soak overnight again. When ready to cook, transfer beans and soaking liquid to a large, heavy pot. Add more water if necessary to cover by 1/2 inch. Add garlic, sage, olive oil, and pepper (not salt). Cover tightly and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let boil for 60 seconds, then lower heat and cook at a low simmer for 1 hour, leaving lid on as much as possible. If beans are not yet tender, continue simmering until they are. When beans are tender, stir in salt to taste. Remove from heat and remove wilted sage. Drizzle with more olive oil and black pepper. Serve with crusty Italian bread.