Carbonara Beans

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.25 cups white wine
• 0.5 cups whipping cream
• 0.5 cups plus 2 tablespoons Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper , plus more for garnish
• 2 cans cannellini beans , 14.5 ounce
• fresh parsley , for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

3. 3

   Add wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes..

4. 4

   Add cream and bring just to a simmer. Stir in the 1/2 cup cheese, salt, and cracked black pepper; continue cooking until lightly thickened, stirring often, about 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add beans and heat through, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with additional cracked black pepper, remaining 2 tablespoons cheese, and parsley.