French Green Beans in Cream

I got this recipe from Good Housekeeping UK when at the Helsinki Airport a few weeks ago. Looked good and made for Canadian Thanksgiving. It was a hit! Very tasty and easy!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 pan

Ingredients

• 12  ounces green beans, ends snapped
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  small onion, finely chopped
• 3 -4  slices prosciutto
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1  tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 5  ounces  cream or 5  ounces half-and-half

Directions

1. Cut the ends off the beans, then cook in salted boiling water until just tender. I steam them til they are still crisp and bright green.
2. Run cold water over beans to stop the cooking process.
3. Melt butter in a large pan and gently cook onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Prosciutto, garlic, and parsley and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Add the cream, stirring constantly, and bring to a light boil. Do not leave unattended, otherwise cream will burn.
6. Once mixture is hot, add green beans, mix to coat and warmed through.
7. I did the sauce and green beans ahead, mixed them together and reheated on the stove. Turned out great!