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Green Beans with Tomato Sauce

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

8 servings

As an alternative to green bean casserole, serve up a saucy Italian side dish sporting festive red and green colors. Also try this sauce with asparagus, broccoli or Brussels sprouts. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Green Beans with Tomato Sauce
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Place green beans in a steamer basket. Place basket in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Steam, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Drizzle over beans.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 89 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.

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