Fagioli all'uccelletto

Method

1. 1 Soak white beans overnight, then boil for 45 minutes until tender; if using canned beans, rinse them thoroughly.
2. 2 Sauté crushed garlic and sage leaves in olive oil for 2 minutes to release their aroma.
3. 3 Add the crushed canned tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Add the beans and simmer for 15 minutes until they absorb the sauce and the sauce thickens.
5. 5 Drizzle with extra olive oil and serve hot with toasted bread.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 30 min

  Replace the boiling step in step 1: cook the white beans under high pressure for 12 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes; in step 4, continue simmering with the lid open in the tomato sauce for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.