Yield: 6 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 pounds | Dried giant white beans |
| 2 cups | Oil |
| 1 each | Head of garlic |
| 3 eaches | Onions, med., chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | Celery, chopped |
| ½ cup | Parsley, minced |
| \N \N | Salt & pepper to taste |
| 1 cup | Hot water |
| 1¾ pounds | Tomatoes, peeled,strained OR |
| 1 tablespoon | Tomato paste + 1 1/2 c water |
| \N \N | Addt'l water as needed |
Wash the beans, place in water, and soak them overnight. Drain them, then place in a pot of fresh cold salted water; cook for 45 min.; drain. Meanwhile, place oil, garlic, and onions in a baking pan and bake in preheated 350 F. oven until golden. Add beans, celery, parsley, salt & pepper, and hot water. Bake 30 min. longer. Remove from oven, stir the beans, pour in tomatoes (or diluted tomato paste). Return to oven and bake until only the oil remains.