Fagiolini al Pomodoro

Fagiolini al Pomodoro

Italian green beans gently braised with tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil until tender and coated in a light tomato sauce.

⏱ 35 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 25 min cookEasyServes 4Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium and cook garlic 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
  2. 2Add tomatoes, half the salt, and black pepper and simmer 6–7 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down.
  3. 3Add green beans and 1/4 cup water, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes until the beans are tender.
  4. 4Uncover and cook 2–3 minutes until excess liquid reduces and the tomato sauce clings to the beans.
  5. 5Fold in basil, season with remaining salt as needed, and serve warm or at room temperature.

💡 This dish is meant to have tender green beans rather than crisp ones; stop when they bend easily but still keep their shape.

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