Tuscan Beans Recipe
Garlic, evoo, cherry tomatoes & pancetta.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pancetta
Cut the pancetta into small cubes.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
- 3
Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 4
Prepare the Basil
Rinse the basil leaves and pat them dry.
Cooking
- 5
Sauté Pancetta
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta and cook until it becomes crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
- 7
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, until they soften and start to burst.
- 8
Add Cannellini Beans
Add the drained cannellini beans to the skillet, stir gently, and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
- 9
Season
Drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and toss everything together.
- 10
Finish with Basil
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves just before serving.
