Travel through Italy’s culinary delights just like Stanley Tucci with our Cannellini Beans and Greens recipe. This Stanley Tucci inspired recipe uses his Maria Rosa sauce from Searching for Italy, but instead of putting it on pasta, opts for Cannellini beans and delightful Tuscan kale. The ingredients make a plant-forward version of a decadent Italian meal, a perfect addition to make sure that everyone has a seat at the table if you’re hosting a group that includes vegetarians. For more Stanley Tucci inspired Maria Rosa sauce recipes, also try our Rigatoni with Calabrian Chili.
What are Cannellini Beans?
Cannellini beans, also known as white kidney beans, make for a great protein to use in Italian cooking if you want to skip the meat. If you want the best flavor out of your cannellini beans, try soaking them in a slow simmer with herbs. Cooking the cannellini beans from scratch does take a little more time, but it’s well worth it for the boost of enjoyable and savory flavor you get.
Stanley Tucci Inspired Cannellini Beans and Greens alla Maria Rosa
Description
A meat-free Italian delight.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Lacinto kale (also known as Tuscan kale), roughly chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 15 oz can of Cannellini beans
- 2 cups Maria Rosa sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté the kale briefly, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Once wilted, remove from heat.
- In another pan, heat approximately two cups of Maria Rosa sauce, adding cannellini beans.
- Simmer lightly, then top with the wilted kale. Stir and remove from heat. Top with cheese of your choice before serving with slices of crusty bread.
For another meatless Stanley Tucci inspired recipe, check out our Spaghetti alla Nerano.
Recipe and Styling by Veda Sankaran
Photography by Laura Petrilla
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