Fagioli all'Uccelletto

Ingredients

• 2 canscannellini beans, drained
• 3 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
• 2 clovesgarlic, smashed
• 6 leavesfresh sage
• 1 cupcrushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cupwater or vegetable broth
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 1/4 tspblack pepper

Instructions

1. 1
   Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add smashed garlic and sage leaves; cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
3. 3
   Fold in drained cannellini beans, stirring gently to coat with the flavored oil.
4. 4
   Pour in crushed tomatoes and water; season with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes so flavors meld and sauce thickens.
6. 6
   Taste and adjust seasoning; remove garlic if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread.