GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO SAUCE

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As an alternative to green bean casserole, serve up a saucy Italian side dish sporting festive red and green colors. Also try this sauce with asparagus, broccoli or Brussels sprouts. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer basket. Place basket in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Steam, covered, 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a serving bowl., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Drizzle over beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Mayra Cervantes
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the tomatoes and the bitterness of the green beans complement each other perfectly.


Mercy Uche
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or picnic. It's easy to transport and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Afzal Abbas
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's a great way to get a healthy dose of vegetables.


Chante Booysen
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The tomato sauce makes the green beans more palatable.


HAROON Raja
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Love Papa
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This dish is so versatile. You can serve it as a side dish, main course, or even as an appetizer.


Haroon Roni
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook green beans and this recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.


Musa Alpha
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


shar cariso
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients and it's so flavorful.


Shadow Tiger
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I had some leftover from a salad and this was the perfect way to use them up.


pedal 50
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I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and the sauce was amazing! I also added a little bit of red pepper flakes for some spice.


puppymon
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This is a simple but delicious dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal. I served it with some grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Aubrey Franco
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind! The tomato sauce really brings out the flavor of the beans.


Apsara Regmi
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


ziad hassan
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This was a great recipe! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.