Many of these ingredients are already on your kitchen shelves and in your refrigerator. I buy the pre-washed arugula to make life easier. If you choose to buy loose arugula in your market, be sure to wash and dry it first.

SHOPPING LIST

•  olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 medium shallot
• pinch of hot pepper flakes, optional
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth or reduced sodium chicken broth
• 1 15.5-oz can cannellini beans (some cans are 19 oz. which is fine)
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
•  tomato paste
•  dried oregano leaves
• 2 large slices 3/4-inch rustic bread, such as sourdough boule or tuscan panella
•  unsalted butter
•  grated romano or parmesan cheese
• 1 cup arugula leaves