Best White Beans In Tomato Sauce Recipes

WHITE BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cover the beans with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 1 hour, then drain.
• Cover the beans with 4 inches of fresh water. Add the sage sprig, whole garlic clove, bay leaf and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Bring to a boil and cook over moderately low heat for 30 minutes. Season the beans with salt and cook for about 15 minutes longer, until the beans are tender; drain and discard the sage, garlic and bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, in a medium, deep skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of oil. Add the chopped sage and minced garlic and cook over moderate heat for 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
• Add the beans to the skillet and cook, stirring, until saucy and thick, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

WHITE BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Cover the beans with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil
• Cover and remove from the heat
• Let stand for 1 hour, then drain
• Cover the beans with 4 inches of fresh water
• Add the sage sprig, whole garlic clove, bay leaf, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil
• Bring to a boil and cook over moderately low heat for 30 minutes
• Season the beans with salt and cook for about 15 minutes longer, until the beans are tender; drain and discard the sage, garlic, and bay leaf
• Meanwhile, in a medium, deep skillet, heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil
• Add the chopped sage and minced garlic and cook over moderate heat for 1 minute
• Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer
• Add the beans to the skillet and cook, stirring, until saucy and thick, 5 minutes
• Season with salt and pepper and serve
• Season with salt and pepper and serve

WHITE BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE WITH SAGE AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Combine onion, carrot, celery, pancetta and garlic in heavy large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add sage; stir 15 seconds. Stir in cannellini, tomatoes with juices and broth. Simmer covered until flavors blend, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.

SAUSAGES WITH WHITE BEANS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic. Sautégarlic until golden, about 2 minutes. Add sausages; sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup reserved bean cooking liquid, tomatoes with juice, and sage. Simmer 5 minutes. Add beans and 1 cup water. Cover and simmer until sausages are cooked through, adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer until sauce thickens, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
• What to drink:
• Robust, spicy Falesco 2006 Vitiano Rosso ($9).

PASTA AND WHITE BEANS IN LIGHT TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy, large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and saute until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.
• Add parsley, basil and oregano and simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
• Add beans and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place freshly cooked pasta in bowl.
• Pour sauce over and toss thoroughly.
• Also nice with grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese.