Green Beans With Pancetta and Onion

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Fagiolini alla Pancetta, In '1,000 Italian Recipes' by Michele Scicolone"

 

• Ready In: 51mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb green beans
• salt
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pancetta (about 2 ounces)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 fresh sage leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

directions

1. Snap off stem ends of the green beans.
2. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan; add in the beans and salt to taste.
3. Cook, uncovered until the beans are crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes.
4. Rinse beans under cold water and drain well; pat dry.
5. Cut beans into bite-size pieces.
6. In a big skillet, cook pancetta, onion, garlic, parsley, and sage in the oil over medium heat until the onion is golden, about 10 minutes.
7. Add in the green beans and a pinch of salt, to taste.
8. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes; serve hot.