Green beans and tomato sauce

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. 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

Preparation:

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 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 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, Drizzle over beans.

Irene Milito