Scrumptious String Beans

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1 medium white onion, chopped
• 1 (14.5 oz.) can chopped tomatoes in juice
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• ¾ cup water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
• 1 Garlic clove, chopped
• 1 lb. string beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch lengths
• Seasoned salt
• Ground black pepper
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup shredded Provolone cheese

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large pot, combine onion, tomatoes with the juice, tomato paste, water, olive oil, oregano and garlic. Stir well to dissolve the tomato paste.
•Add string beans and season to taste with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover, and cook until beans are tender in the thick tomato sauce.
•Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese over the beans and replace cover. Let stand about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted; serve and enjoy!!