TUSCAN CANNELLINI BEANS

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An amazing side dish to Italian meats--pairs especially well with porchetta. I have a hard time finding dry cannellinis, so this recipe calls for canned. But if you can find the dry, I'd roll with that.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped pancetta
½ cup chopped white onion
⅓ cup chopped carrots
⅓ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook and stir until browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove pancetta but leave grease in the pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in white wine and bring to a boil while scraping up any browned bits from the pot with a wooden spoon. Boil until reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add in cannellini beans, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, cream, rosemary, oregano, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring every so often to avoid burning, until the cheese and starch in the beans have thickened the liquid to a sauce-like consistency, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 798.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Michael Palmer
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the beans were very creamy and flavorful.


Fik Junior
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beans turned out mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I cooked them for too long?


Raiful Alam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was very flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Raheel Mughal
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


RAJ XHÔWDHÚRY
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the beans were very creamy and flavorful.


Sarada Thapa
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but this dish was surprisingly good. The beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


DonDon Squad
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. I served it with crusty bread and a salad, and it was a perfect meal.


Sajer Tablet
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Amazing recipe! I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success. The beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the crispy sage leaves. Will definitely be making this again.


Leme Dia
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This dish was a bit of a disappointment. The beans were undercooked and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong. I've had much better Tuscan Cannellini Beans at restaurants.


Sajid Patel
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I've tried many cannellini bean recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The beans are so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce is incredibly rich and flavorful. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely b


Shamshir Khan
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This Tuscan Cannellini Bean dish is a delightful symphony of flavors. The beans are cooked to perfection, tender yet firm, and the combination of herbs and spices creates a rich and savory broth. I especially loved the crispy sage leaves, which added