One Pot Beans and Rice

• 75 grams cubed pancetta
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 500 grams tomato puree/passata
• 1 can beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
• 1 salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp sugar

1. Fry the pancetta in a soup pot.
2. Add garlic as soon as the pancetta starts browning
3. When fragrant, deglaze the pot with water (the amount is listed above) and scrape all burnt bits.
4. Add bay leaf and tomato puree
5. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
6. Then, add the beans and rice
7. Stir frequently, taste and season.
8. Add more water if needed.
9. Rice will be done in about 15 min.
10. Serve immediately

pancetta, garlic, water, bay leaf, beans, white rice, salt, sugar

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/357722-one-pot-beans-and-rice (may not work)