Easy Authentic Italian Green Beans Tomatoes Recipe

This Italian green bean recipe is incredibly simple to make and requires just a few simple ingredients. The fresh green beans do not need pre-boiling. They are stir-fried and then gently steamed in tomato sauce, resulting in a perfect side dish that is firm, crunchy, and carries a nutty flavor. It's a simple side dish that pairs wonderfully with beef, pork, chicken, or lamb roasts, making it versatile for any time of year.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan

Keyword Green beans in tomato sauce, Italian green beans, Stir fried green beans in tomato

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 97kcal

Author Laura Tobin

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb green beans flat Italian green beans, Romano beans, or French green beans
2 peeled garlic cloves
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon nduja sausage optional, substitute with red pepper flakes if you want it spicy
1 cup homemade tomato sauce or tomato sauce Mutti
salt & pepper

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Instructions

Remove the ends of the green beans and cut them into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces for bite-sized portions.
1 lb green beans
Rinse them thoroughly using a vegetable washer.
In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 sliced garlic cloves and stir-fry until fragrant.
2 peeled garlic cloves, 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For added spice, add a tablespoon of Nduja to the skillet. If you don't have Nduja, you can use red chili peppers as a substitute. (Optional)
1 tablespoon nduja sausage
Add the green beans to the skillet. Stir-fry them until they take on a bright green color and get some caramelization.
Carefully add the tomato sauce to the skillet, being cautious as the hot oil may splatter.
1 cup homemade tomato sauce, salt & pepper
Add salt to the skillet and stir until well combined with the green beans and tomato sauce.
Lower the heat and let the green beans simmer covered with a lid for about 20 minutes. This is the main cooking time where the flavors meld together.
During the cooking process, stir the green beans occasionally. Make sure there's enough steam being produced by the tomato sauce to keep the beans moist.
Check the green beans for doneness. They are ready to be served when they are fork-tender.

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