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Italian Green Beans

Name: Italian Green Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, coarsely mashed; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 45 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

When I was first married, I wasn't a great cook. Twenty years later, I have many dishes I'm proud of, including this family favorite. Basil, oregano and Romano cheese give these beans their Italian accent. I serve them with broiled steak, pork roast, lamb chops or pork chops. -Andrea Ibzag, Gordon, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, coarsely mashed
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add tomato mixture and cheese; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 73 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

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