White beans with sausage and bacon
6 servings
180 minutes
White beans with sausage and bacon is a traditional Italian dish that warms the soul and delights the palate. Its roots trace back to Italy's rustic cuisine, where simple ingredients were transformed into aromatic and hearty meals. Tender white beans soak up the flavors of ham, bacon, and a bouquet garni, creating a rich, slightly smoky taste. Juicy Frankfurt sausages and golden fried sausages add texture and depth. Parsley adds a fresh note, while butter and olive oil bring all components together in harmony. This dish is perfect for a family dinner when you crave something cozy and homey. Served hot to highlight its rich flavor, it pairs wonderfully with a glass of red wine or fresh bread. True Italian comfort on a plate.
1
Put the beans in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over low heat, then drain. Return the beans to a clean pot and cover with cold water, bring to a boil again and simmer for 15 minutes. Add 250 ml of cold water, return to heat and cook for another 15 minutes. Repeat the process once more. Add ham, bacon, and bouquet garni, and cook for another 1.5 hours until the beans are almost soft. If needed, add more cold water to prevent the beans from drying out.
- White beans: 500 g
- Pork ham (leg): 250 g
- Bacon: 2 pieces
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
2
Closer to the end, heat oil in a pan, add fresh sausages, and cook on low heat, turning until they are crispy.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Small sausages: 6 pieces
3
Salt the beans and add Frankfurt sausages to the pot, cook for another 10 minutes. Remove the bouquet garni.
- Salt: to taste
- Frankfurter sausages: 6 pieces
4
In a large skillet, melt the butter and lightly sauté the parsley. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to the skillet and mix. Use the slotted spoon to add the beans to the butter with parsley, and mix.
- Butter: 40 g
- Parsley: 2 stems
5
Cut the ham into 6 pieces and each slice of bacon into three parts.
- Pork ham (leg): 250 g
- Bacon: 2 pieces
6
Divide the beans into six warmed plates. Add a piece of ham, bacon, Frankfurt sausage, and fried sausage to each. Serve immediately.
- White beans: 500 g
- Pork ham (leg): 250 g
- Bacon: 2 pieces
- Frankfurter sausages: 6 pieces
- Small sausages: 6 pieces