Green Beans With Tomatoes and Basil

365 Easy Italian Recipes Serves 6

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb green beans
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1  small onion, finely chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can  italian peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cook beans in a large pan of boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat oil. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
3. Add tomatoes, basil and parsley. Cook 3 minutes to heat and distribute flavors. Stir beans into pan and cook 5-6 minutes or until crisp tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.