Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 brown onions, finely chopped
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6 cloves
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2 x 400g cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
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800g can Italian diced roma tomatoes
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2 tablespoons molasses
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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3 bay leaves
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500g bacon bones
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6 rashers of bacon, trimmed
Method
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1Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat oil in a large ovenproof casserole dish over medium heat.
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2Add onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until tender. Add cloves, beans, tomatoes, molasses, sugar and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well, then bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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3Add bacon bones and cover with lid or foil. Bake for 45 minutes, or until beans are tender and sauce is thick. Remove and discard bacon bones.
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4Cook bacon in a frying pan over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Serve beans topped with crispy bacon and on toast, if desired.
Source: taste.com.au
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