Grown in California from Italian Sorana seedstock, Marcella beans are an exceptionally delicate cannellini with a remarkably thin skin and a beautifully creamy texture. Named in tribute to the legendary Italian cook Marcella Hazan, who encouraged Rancho Gordo to grow them, they feel both classic and quietly special.

These are the kind of beans that reward simplicity. Their tender texture and gentle flavor make them especially lovely in soups, pasta e fagioli, casseroles, and dips—or simply dressed with good olive oil and a little salt.

A graceful, deeply satisfying staple for the pantry.

Photography by Steve Sando, Founder of Rancho Gordo.