Description
Discover how to make delicious green beans in tomato sauce with this easy recipe. Perfect for a flavorful and nutritious side dish. Click for the recipe!
Ingredients
- – 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) green beans, stems removed
- – 1 (28 oz / 793 g) can plum tomatoes, hand crushed or blender pulsed
- – 3/8 cup (75 ml) vegetable oil, divided
- – 1 medium onion, diced
- – 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) crushed hot red pepper flakes, optional
- – 1/4 cup (60 ml) basil, chopped
- – 1/4 cup (15 g) parsley, minced
Instructions
- In a big skillet set over medium-low heat, cook the diced onion in 3/8 cup of vegetable oil until it becomes clear, which should take around 3-5 minutes.
- Introduce the sliced garlic and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until it turns a light brown color.
- Stir in the crushed hot red pepper flakes if using, and let them cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in the hand-crushed plum tomatoes and allow the mixture to reach a simmer over medium to medium-low heat.
- Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water, add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, and bring it to a rolling boil.
- Once the water is boiling, add the green beans and cook them for 3 minutes.
- Drain the green beans and combine them with the tomato sauce in the skillet.
- Let the mixture continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the beans.
- Taste the dish and adjust the salt according to your preference.
- When satisfied with the flavor and texture of the beans, turn off the heat, and finish by adding the chopped basil and parsley, as well as a drizzle of vegetable oil.
- Serve with grated Pecorino Romano or parmesan on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a more robust herb flavor, try adding extra basil and parsley before serving.
- Enhance the tomato sauce by incorporating a splash of or balsamic vinegar while simmering.
- For a spicier dish, increase the crushed hot red pepper flakes or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a kick.
