GREEN BEANS WITH PANCETTA AND ONION

Green Beans With Pancetta and Onion image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 51m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb green beans
salt
1/2 cup chopped pancetta (about 2 ounces)
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Snap off stem ends of the green beans.
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan; add in the beans and salt to taste.
Cook, uncovered until the beans are crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes.
Rinse beans under cold water and drain well; pat dry.
Cut beans into bite-size pieces.
In a big skillet, cook pancetta, onion, garlic, parsley, and sage in the oil over medium heat until the onion is golden, about 10 minutes.
Add in the green beans and a pinch of salt, to taste.
Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.8, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3, Protein 1.6