Green Beans with Pecorino Cheese, Parsley and Garlic

By mhatkinson

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
• Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 to 4 tablespoons (about 1 ounce) freshly grated - pecorino di fossa or other pecorino cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the beans and salt to taste and cook until the beans are bright green and barely tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 miuntes. Drain the beans and pat dry. (May rinse the beans under cold water, wrap in a clean towel and set aside at room temperature for up to 3 hours.)

Just before serving, in a large pan over medium heat, heat the oil with the garlic and parsley just until warmed, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cook, tossing gently, just until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cheese and pepper to taste and toss again.

Serve immediately.