Fagioli alla Sammarinese

Name: Fagioli alla Sammarinese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: San Marinese
Ingredients: 400g dried borlotti beans, soaked overnight; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 400g crushed tomatoes; 2 bay leaves; 1 sprig fresh sage; 1 sprig rosemary; Salt, pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil for serving

Fagioli alla Sammarinese (fah-JOH-lee AHL-lah sahm-mah-ree-NEH-zeh)

San Marinese Style Beans

⏱ Prep Time 20 min + soaking

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 316 kcal

Slow-cooked borlotti beans in a rich tomato and herb sauce with vegetables, a staple of the republic's rustic cuisine.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 16.0g

Carbs 45.0g

Fat 8.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large pot wooden spoon

Presentation Guide

Vessel: terracotta bowl

Garnishes: olive oil drizzle, fresh sage leaves

Accompaniments: crusty bread

Ingredients

400g dried borlotti beans, soaked overnight
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
400g crushed tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1 sprig fresh sage
1 sprig rosemary
Salt, pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil for serving

Instructions

1
Drain soaked beans and simmer in fresh water for 45 minutes until nearly tender. Drain.
2
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 8 minutes until softened.
3
Add garlic, sage, rosemary, and bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4
Stir in crushed tomatoes and the partially cooked beans. Add enough water to just cover.
5
Simmer gently for 30-40 minutes until beans are very tender and the sauce is thick.
6
Season with salt and pepper, remove herb sprigs. Serve drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.

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Did You Know?

Bean dishes sustained San Marino's small population through centuries of independence, when the republic had to be self-sufficient in food production.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
wooden spoon

Garnishing

olive oil drizzle, fresh sage leaves

Accompaniments

crusty bread

The Story Behind Fagioli alla Sammarinese

Bean stews have been a cornerstone of San Marinese cuisine since the medieval period, when the tiny republic relied on its own agricultural production. The rocky hillsides of Mount Titano were ideal for growing legumes, and beans became the primary protein source for the population. This simple dish represents the cucina povera tradition that defined Sammarinese cooking for centuries.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, autumn and winter 📜 Origins: Medieval

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