Gigantes Plaki

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1. 1Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain, rinse, then lay the in a pan covered with water.
2. 2Turn up the heat until boils, reduce the heat, then let it simmer for about 50 mins until slightly tender but not soft. Drain, then put to one side.
3. 3Heat oven to 180C/160°C / 325°F fan/gas 4. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, tip in the onion and garlic, then cook over a medium heat for 10 mins until softened but not browned.
4. 4Add the tomato purée, leave to cook for a further min, add remaining ingredients, then leave to simmer for 2-3 mins. Season generously, then stir through the beans.
5. 5Tip into a large ovenproof dish, then bake in the oven for about 1 hr, uncovered and without stirring, until the beans are tender. The beans will absorb all the fabulous flavours and the sauce will thicken.
6. 6ServeLet it cool, then scatter with parsley and drizzle with a little more olive oil to serve.