Ingredients

1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

4 garlic cloves, thickly sliced

2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese

Fagiolini Verdi al Vapore Conditi con il Pomidoro e l'Aglio

Steam the green beans for 5 minutes. Place in a bowl full of water and ice to stop them from cooking. Then drain and set aside. (This can be done a day ahead.)

In a sautée pan, add the olive oil and the garlic, and red pepper flakes, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt and pepper cook over medium-high heat for 3 minute stirring well. Add the green beans and pine nuts. Stir well and continue cooking for 3 to 4 more minutes. Place the beans on a serving plate top with the grated cheese and serve.