Name: Fagioli alla Salvia Bianchi (White Beans with Sage)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) white beans (French white kidney, Northern, or other); Soaking water; 12 cups (3 litres) water, for cooking; 1 tomato, halved; 6 fresh sage leaves; 2 bay leaves; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil; Salt and pepper

Ingredients

- 2 cups (500 ml) white beans (French white kidney, Northern, or other)
- Soaking water
- 12 cups (3 litres) water, for cooking
- 1 tomato, halved
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- Salt and pepper

Preparation

- Place the beans in a large bowl. Cover with water and let soak overnight at room temperature. Add water, if needed, so that the beans are always covered. Rinse and drain.
- In a large saucepan, bring the water and beans to a boil with the remaining ingredients. Simmer gently, uncovered, for about 1 hour, skimming during cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes or until the beans are very soft. Remove the tomatoes, herbs, and garlic. Drain.
- Drizzle the beans with olive oil, to taste, and adjust the seasoning. Serve with the Braised Veal Flank.

Fagioli alla Salvia Bianchi (White Beans with Sage)

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