Green Beans Italiano

• 1 lb fresh stringless green beans, tips removed,and chopped into 1 inch lengths
• 12 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in warm water 10 minutes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• parmesan cheese (optional)
• additional crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1. Heat oil and garlic in a large skillet until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Add chopped onion, red pepper (optional), basil, and oregano, and cook until onion is tender, 2-3 minutes.
3. Drain tomatoes from warm water and chop into strips.
4. Add sun dried tomatoes, green beans, and dry sherry to pan and cook 2 minutes, stirring to blend.
5. Pour in tomato sauce, then add balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup water; stir to mix.
6. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes, or until beans are cooked to your preference, adding a tbsp water if it gets too thick.
7. Serve topped with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese (optional), and additional red pepper flakes (optional), if desired.

green beans, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, garlic, red pepper, basil, oregano, dry sherry, tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, water, parmesan cheese, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-beans-italiano-37886 (may not work)