Cannellini Beans with Spare Ribs and Bruschetta

Tender pork ribs and cannellini beans simmered in tomato sauce, served on garlic-rubbed toasted bread with fresh herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 880.6 kcals 3522.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.6 grams 182.2 grams
Fat 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Protein 49.2 grams 196.8 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
500
g
GrainsCereals
4
slice
Bread
For bruschetta
LegumesPulses
200
g
Cannellini Beans
Dried, soaked in water overnight
Meat
800
g
Pork Spare Ribs
Chopped into 7.5cm pieces
NutsSeeds
4
piece
1
sprig
Rosemary
Leaves only
6
piece
Sage
Fresh leaves
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
handful
Parsley
Freshly chopped for garnish
2
clove
Garlic
Peeled, for rubbing on bread
OilsFats
75
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Equivalent to 5 tablespoons
15
ml
Olive Oil
For drizzling on bread
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
Finely diced for garnish

Steps

  • Place beans in a saucepan with 1.8 litres of water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 50 minutes until tender.
  • Brown the ribs with bay leaves, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper in olive oil for 2 minutes per side.
  • Remove ribs and soften the onion and garlic in the same pan for a few minutes.
  • Add passata, 500ml of water, and salt, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Return ribs to the pan and cook on low for 1.5 hours until meat is tender.
  • Drain the cooked beans, add them to the passata sauce, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Grill bread slices, rub with garlic, and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Serve beans and ribs garnished with parsley and chilli alongside the bruschetta.