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Medium
By Tessa Kiros
Published 2003
Tuscans are well known for their love of beans, and this rustic recipe is one of their favourites.
Rinse the beans and put them into a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Skim the surface of the scum with a slotted spoon. Add 2 whole garlic cloves and one of the sage sprigs. Cook for 1-1½ hours or until the beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper in the last half hour of the cooking time.
In a separate large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Prick the sausa