Homey Borlotti Bean Stew

• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2. 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3. 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
4. 1 carrot, coarsely chopped
5. 1 pound dried borlotti, or cranberry, beans, soaked in water overnight and drained
6. 1/4 pound prosciutto, in 1 piece
7. 1 cup dry red wine
8. 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
9. 1 quart vegetable stock or water
10. Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, celery and carrot and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Add the beans and prosciutto and cook until sizzling, about 4 minutes. Add the red wine and simmer over moderately high heat until almost evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add the parsley and stock and bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beans are almost tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and simmer over moderate heat until thick, about 30 minutes longer. Discard the prosciutto, season with salt and pepper and serve.