Green Beans With Pancetta and Onion
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Fagiolini alla Pancetta
Source: 1,000 Italian Recipes by Michele Scicolone
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Beans (Long), Italian, Side Dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pancetta (about 2 ounces)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 fresh sage leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
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Snap off stem ends of the green beans.
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Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan; add in the beans and salt to taste.
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Cook, uncovered until the beans are crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes.
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Rinse beans under cold water and drain well; pat dry.
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Cut beans into bite-size pieces.
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In a big skillet, cook pancetta, onion, garlic, parsley, and sage in the oil over medium heat until the onion is golden, about 10 minutes.
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Add in the green beans and a pinch of salt, to taste.
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Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes; serve hot.