Instruction

• Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water
• Drain, rinse, then place in a pan covered with water
• Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, then simmer for approx 50 mins until slightly tender but not soft
• Drain, then set aside
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4
• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, tip in the onion and garlic, then cook over a medium heat for 10 mins until softened but not browned
• Add the tomato purée, cook for a further min, add remaining ingredients, then simmer for 2-3 mins
• Season generously, then stir in the beans
• Tip into a large ovenproof dish, then bake for approximately 1 hr, uncovered and without stirring, until the beans are tender
• The beans will absorb all the fabulous flavours and the sauce will thicken
• Allow to cool, then scatter with parsley and drizzle with a little more olive oil to serve