Tuscan Beans with Sage & Pancetta – a Marta classic

Tuscan Beans with Sage & Pancetta – a Marta classic, via My Turnaround Program cookbook
Serves 6
2 Points value

1 tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, cut into strips
2 (15 oz.) cans cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained (do not rinse)
¼ cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
½ tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 3 minutes.

Add the beans and sage; cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 10 minutes. Stir in the salt & pepper.