Green Beans

a la Pizzaiola

Fagiolini a la Pizzaiola

 

This easy tomato accompaniment can be used for any vegetable or meat dish. It is versatile and tasty!

You can use this fast tomato sauce to spread over pizza dough, hence the name Pizzaiola!

 

Pizzaiola Sauce

 

3 cloves garlic, smashed or chopped

3 tbsp fresh chopped or frozen parsley

salt & pepper & red pepper flakes to taste

3 tbsp EVOO

1 1/2 cup tomato puree or fresh very ripe peeled & diced tomatoes

 

Saute garlic & pepper flakes in preheated EVOO for 1 min until fragrant.  Pour in tomatoes, add seasonings and herbs.

 

Cook for 10-15min to reduce liquid.  Toss in approx. 2lb of steamed/boiled green beans that have been washed and ends snipped.

 

Using tongs toss to coat and continue cooking for a few more minutes to desired doneness.

 

Enjoy with love!