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Fagioli all’uccelletto - Beans in Tomato Sauce

Fagioli all'uccelletto (beans in tomato sauce) is a delicious Italian side dish made with cannellini beans, tomato, garlic, and sage. This quick and easy recipe takes just over 10 minutes to make and goes with almost anything!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 14 oz canned cannellini beans (400g) drained
  • 1/2 cup crushed strained tomatoes (passata) (120g)
  • 1/2 cup water (120ml)
  • 5-6 sage leaves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to season

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil to a frying pan or skillet on medium heat and add the chopped garlic and sage leaves. Fry for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is just starting to turn a light golden brown.
  2. Add the tomatoes followed by the water and a good pinch of salt and pepper, stir. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
  3. After 5 minutes, add the beans and bring back to a simmer. Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the beans are warmed through, serve.

Notes

  • Want to make them spicy? add in some red pepper flakes or fresh red chilli to taste.
  • Add herbs - You can easily add in different fresh or dried herbs to change the flavour.
  • Don't overcook - Try not to cook canned beans for more than 5-6 minutes or they soften too much.
  • Dried or canned beans - Traditionally these beans are made from scratch using dried beans but for convenience I use canned.
  • Storage - Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days or can be frozen.
  • Servings - this recipe can easily be doubled for a larger serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 588mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 159IU (3%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 588mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 159IU 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.