Green Beans in Tomato Sauce

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1  pound  fresh green beans, trimmed*
• 1  small sweet onion, chopped
• 1  large garlic clove, minced
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 1  (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  tablespoon  sugar
• 1/2  to 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  freshly ground pepper
• 1  tablespoon  red wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Cook green beans in boiling water to cover 5 to 10 minutes or to desired degree of doneness; drain and set aside.

Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

Add tomato sauce and sugar; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Add green beans, salt, pepper, and vinegar; cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

* 1 pound frozen whole green beans may be substituted for fresh green beans. Cook according to package directions; drain well.