Saucy Green Bean Bake

From the kitchen of Tona Thornburg Court, Bridgeton MO.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 casserole

Ingredients

• 4  cups fresh green beans, bias-sliced in 1-inch pieces (about 1 lb)
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  tablespoon margarine
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  tablespoons pimiento, chopped
• 1  tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 cup American cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Cook beans in boiling salted water for 20 minutes or until tender; drain.
2. In saucepan, cook onion, green pepper and garlic in margarine until tender but not brown.
3. Remove from heat; stir in tomato sauce, pimiento, mustard, salt and pepper. Add beans.
4. Turn into a 1 quart buttered casserole dish. COVER and bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until heated through.
5. Sprinkle cheese atop casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 3 minutes more or until cheese is melted.