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

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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.