Categories: 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

1. Snap off stem ends of the green beans.

2. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan; add in the beans and salt to taste.

3. Cook, uncovered until the beans are crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes.

4. Rinse beans under cold water and drain well; pat dry.

5. Cut beans into bite-size pieces.

6. 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.

7. Add in the green beans and a pinch of salt, to taste.

8. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes; serve hot.

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