Fasolia Gigantes

[AL_]

Bring a taste of Greece to your table with Fasolia Gigantes, a hearty, flavorful dish of giant beans baked in a rich tomato sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for sharing!

**Ingredients:**
- 2 cups dried gigantes (giant beans), soaked overnight
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste

**Instructions:**
1. Rinse and drain the soaked beans, then boil them in a large pot of water until tender (about 1-1.5 hours), and drain.
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Combine the beans and tomato sauce in a baking dish, mixing well.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and flavorful.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread or as a side dish.

This wholesome dish will transport you straight to the Mediterranean!

 

[benzie]

Bring a taste of Greece to your table with Fasolia Gigantes, a hearty, flavorful dish of giant beans baked in a rich tomato sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for sharing!

**Ingredients:**
- 2 cups dried gigantes (giant beans), soaked overnight
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste

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**Instructions:**
1. Rinse and drain the soaked beans, then boil them in a large pot of water until tender (about 1-1.5 hours), and drain.
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Combine the beans and tomato sauce in a baking dish, mixing well.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and flavorful.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve with crusty bread or as a side dish.

This wholesome dish will transport you straight to the Mediterranean!

I think the key is slow-cooking the beans until they’re buttery soft. Do you serve it with crusty bread, though? That’s my favorite combo!

 

[xxscj1678]

Omg, Fasolia Gigantes is such a comforting dish! Those giant beans in that rich, flavorful sauce—pure perfection. Can’t wait to try this cozy classic!