What you'll need:

2 cups cannellini beans

1 medium onion, finely diced

4 tbl butter

1 tbl fresh rosemary, finely chopped

2 tbl fresh garlic, finely chopped

2 pinches red chili flake

2 tbl parsley, finely chopped

2 tbl extra virgin olive oil

italian bread with a nice, crunchy crust

Instructions:

Cover beans with water by two inches. Soak for 4 hours. Drain beans. Put beans into saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook beans until tender. Drain. In separate saucepan melt butter and add all remaining ingredients. Cook until onion is translucent. Add cooked beans. Mash. Add salt and pepper to taste. This can be reheated, just add a little more olive oil. Makes four cups.