Italian Green Beans

Basil, oregano and Romano cheese give these beans their Italian accent. I serve them with broiled steak, pork roast, lamb chops or pork chops. -Recipe Source- TOH -Andrea Ibzag, Gordon, Wisconsin

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2 -3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can stewed tomatoes, coarsely mashed
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3  tablespoons  minced fresh oregano or 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 4 1⁄2 teaspoons  minced fresh basil or 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2  lbs fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2  tablespoons  grated romano cheese or 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add tomato mixture and cheese; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.