Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups navy beans
  • 4 cups water boiling
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup bean cooking liquid
  • 23 cup tomato puree (passata)
  • 1/2 cup onions chopped
  • 1 medium apples peeled, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 18 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • Add beans to boiling water.
  • Boil 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and soak 1 hour or overnight in refrigerator.
  • Add salt.
  • Bring beans to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and boil gently until tender.
  • Drain.
  • Save 1 cup bean cooking liquid.
  • Mix with beans and remaining ingredients in saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and boil gently 30 minutes.
  • Continue cooking, uncovered, until sauce is of desired