Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
2 medium plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 pounds string beans, trimmed and washed, but not dried
1 large sprig fresh basil
Preparation
Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Add tomatoes and green beans. Place over medium-low heat, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add basil, and cook, covered, for 5 minutes more. Serve hot or at room temperature.
