lb dried cannellini beans

5 oz prosciutto, cut into short, thick strips

¼ cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups Italian plum tomatoes, quartered

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

1 sprig fresh sage

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

Put beans in an earthenware casserole, cover with cold water, and set aside to soak overnight.

Drain, and add cold water to cover the beans.

Preheat oven to 375 degree F

Add prosciutto, oil, tomatoes, garlic, and sage to beans, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cover and bake until beans have absorbed all the liquid and are tender, about 2 hours.

Sugar: 2g

:

Calcium: 10mg

Calories: 194kcal

Carbohydrates: 4g

Cholesterol: 16mg

Fat: 19g

Fiber: 1g

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 234mg

Protein: 4g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Sodium: 161mg

Vitamin A: 666IU

Vitamin C: 11mg