FRENCH BEANS WITH TOMATO SAUCE(Fagiolini al pomodoro)

PREP TIME: 10 MINS SERVES: 4-6
COOKING TIME: 35 MINS

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp Filippo Berio Olive Oil
1 onion,
peeled and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves,
peeled and thinly sliced
400g can Cirio Plum Tomatoes,
chopped
400g French beans, trimmed

METHOD

1. First make the tomato sauce. Heat the olive oil in a
large frying pan. Add the onion and garlic and continue
to cook over a gentle heat for 10 minutes. Add the
tomatoes and stir. Lower the heat and simmer for
30 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
Season with salt and pepper.

2. While the sauce is simmering, cook the beans in a large
pan of salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
Drain and tip into the tomato sauce. Stir and serve with
a drizzle of Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil.