Name: White Beans in Tomato Sauce
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 c. dried zolfini or cannellini beans -; 1 sprig sage -; 2 clove garlic -; 1 small bay leaf -; 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil -; Salt -; 1 c. canned tomato sauce -; Freshly ground pepper -

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Ingredients for - White Beans in Tomato Sauce

1. 2 c. dried zolfini or cannellini beans -

2. 1 sprig sage -

3. 2 clove garlic -

4. 1 small bay leaf -

5. 1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil -

6. Salt -

7. 1 c. canned tomato sauce -

8. Freshly ground pepper -

How to cook deliciously - White Beans in Tomato Sauce

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

Add the beans to the skillet and cook, stirring, until saucy and thick, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.