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Green Beans with Soffritto and Country Ham

Alex Roberts learned the secret to great soffritto—an aromatic vegetable mixture used as a base for many Italian soups and sauces—while traveling through Tuscany. "The trick is to cook it really slow—otherwise the vegetables scorch," he says.

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