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Pancetta (Italian bacon) combines with aromatic fried sage to impart rich flavor to cannellini beans in this dish that's completed with a side of grilled sausages.

• 2 cups dried cannellini beans (12 ounces)
• 1 3/4 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/3 cup packed sage leaves
• 6 thin slices pancetta or bacon
• 12 sausage links, such as chicken, turkey, or pork, halved lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons truffle oil (optional)
• Freshly ground pepper

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