White Beans with Sage and Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 1 pound great northern beans dried
• 1.5 tablespoons sage fresh chopped
• 1 large garlic clove minced
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
• 6 servings olive oil 
• 6 cups water cold

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Place beans in large saucepan.
2. Add enough cold water to cover by 3 inches and let soak overnight.
3. Drain beans and return to pan.
4. Add 6 cups cold water, 1/4 cup oil, chopped sage and garlic. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover partially; simmer until beans are just tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing.)
5. Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to bowl. Top with more oil.