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Italian Baked Beans

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 oz pancetta cubed
  • 2 cans cannellini beans do not drain
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree/sauce
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • salt&pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In an oven safe casserole or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta.
  • Cook for about 2 minutes and add the garlic and onion. When the onions are translucent (about 3 minutes), add the beans and their liquid.
  • Add the tomato puree, honey and balsamic vinegar.
  • Stir everything together, cover and drop the heat to medium low. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the oregano and red pepper (if using). Transfer the pot to the oven. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes until brown and bubbly. Season to taste,
  • Serve!