Green Beans In Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 Pound Green Beans, Trimmed
• 1/4 Cup Finely Diced Onion
• 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 (8 Ounce) Can Crushed Tomatoes (Or Pomodorini Tomatoes)
• 1 Red Chile Pepper (Optional), Finely Chopped
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/4 Cup Fresh, Chopped Parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the beans until tender crisp in boiling,...: Cook the beans until tender crisp in boiling, salted water, then drain, and immediately plunge the beans into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

2. 2

   In a frying pan, heat up the oil...: In a frying pan, heat up the oil and then cook the onions until soft.

3. 3

   Add the garlic, and cook another 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the rest of the ingredients listed, and...: Add the rest of the ingredients listed, and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat, and cook for about 15...: Reduce the heat, and cook for about 15 minutes or until the tomatoes have thickened.

6. 6

   Drain the beans, and then add them to...: Drain the beans, and then add them to the tomato mixture.

7. 7

   Stir well to coat the beans, and cook...: Stir well to coat the beans, and cook just until the beans have reheated.

8. 8

   Serve warm.