String Beans In Chunky Tomato Sauce Recipes

STRING/GREEN BEANS IN CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Smash the cloves of garlic and toss them into the pan.
• Cook, shaking the pan, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• Scatter the beans over the oil, season them lightly with salt and red pepper, and turn with tongs until they begin to wilt, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, crush the tomatoes coarsely with your hands and add them to the beans.
• Cover the pan, cook until the beans are tender- about 10 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking, and serve hot.

STRING BEANS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut tips off the beans, and if necessary remove the strings. Cut beans into 2-inch lengths.
• Bring enough water to boil to cover beans when added. Add salt to taste, and the beans. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender; cooking time will depend on size. Drain thoroughly.
• Core tomatoes, and cut into half-inch cubes.
• Heat oil and butter in a skillet and add garlic. When garlic is cooked, but not brown, add tomatoes, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add beans, stir to blend well and cook about 1 minute, until hot. Remove bay leaf and serve.

STRING BEANS IN CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Whack the garlic cloves with the side of a knife and toss them into the pan. Cook, shaking the pan, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Scatter the string beans over the oil, season them lightly with salt and red pepper, and turn with tongs until they begin to wilt, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, crush the tomatoes coarsely with your hands. Add them to the string beans, cover the pan, and cook until the beans are tender, about 10 minutes. Taste the beans, and season with additional salt and red pepper if you like. Serve hot.