Fusilli con Fagiolini e Pommadori

Pasta spirals with green beans and tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds green beans.
• 1 tin Itallian tomatoes
• 1/2 cup olive oil (Extra Virgin)
• 3-5 cloves of garlic
• 1 pound of fusilli (pasta spirals)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil (or 1 tsp chopped fresh basil)

Procedure:

Clean string beans by breaking off ends. Peal garlic cloves and crack them by pressing down on them with the side of a chef's knife.

Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until barely browned. Add the green beans and stir until the beans acquire a darker colour.

Add the tomatoes, cover and turn down the heat to a gentle simmer.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil add 2 tablespoons of salt and the pasta, cook until just al dente.

Drain the pasta and add to the beans; stir to mix, add the basil, season to taste with salt & pepper. Serve immediately.

Serves 4