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Green Beans how to make it amazing with Marinara!

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Green beans marinara - green beans in tomato sauce with anchovies, oregano and garlic

Fagiolini recipe

Green beans in Marinara sauce is a fantastic side dish to your meat, fish or vegetable dishes. Such a  simple fagiolini recipe and  easy to make, green bean in tomato sauce with anchovies, oregano, garlic are a gluten free, dairy free and a great accommodation for your dinner table.  

There are so many ways you can cook green beans, sometimes it can get boring. Nevertheless, there is nothing boring about this fagiolini recipe!

Added kick from Marinara sauce it will take your pallet to a different dimension. 

Anchovies is a secret ingredient in Marinara sauce which are full of Omega 3, they are the good fats in our body. Besides it is introduced in this side dish in natural way without a need of taking any supplement of vitamins. 

Along with green beans which are full of vitamins and minerals is a great example of Mediterranean diet! Why not serve your side dish of green beans along side with Panzanella salad or Spaghetti alle Vongole !

Ingredients for Green Beans in tomato sauce

easy fagiolini recipe with tomato sauce, anchovies, oregano and garlic
  • Green beans 300 g
  • Tomato passata 50 g
  • Anchovies fillets under oil 6 g (4 individual fillets)
  • Oregano 2 g
  • Garlic 5 g (1 cloves)
  • Olive oil 5 ml
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Necessary Tools 

  • Pairing knife
  • Chopping board
  • Silicon spatula
  • Strainer or colander 
  • Large Pan
  • Medium Pan

Click on the individual items to see a full guide of our kitchen essentials you must have.

Method 

Put a pan of salted water on medium heat to blanch the green beans, meanwhile


Marinara Sauce 

  1. In a cold frying pan place the thinly sliced garlic, anchovies and olive oil
  2. Place on moderate heat and cook until the anchovies have melted, and the garlic is golden
  3. To help the anchovies melt, stir them gently in the oil with a silicon spatula
  4. Then add the tomato passata and oregano, do not season yet as the anchovies might be enough
  5. Cook for a couple of minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning

By now the water should be boiling

  1. Trim the ends of the beans
  2. Place green beans in the salted boiling water, the timing will depend on the size
  3. Generally it will take between 2 and 4 minutes
  4. Remember we are looking for a soft firm texture
  5. Drain in a colander and rest for 1 minute, to extract all the water and steam
  6. Add the beans to the sauce
  7. Sauté until all beans are evenly coated in the sauce, plate and serve hot or even at room temperature

Cooking timing for this  fagiolini recipe should be only take 15 minutes!

Hints and Tips

The green beans should be al dente (cooked but with a crunchy bite still).

Do you have your favourite passata, I recommend passata Mutti number 1 brand in Italy for tomato sauce used in professional kitchens. The taste is just incredible with low acidity and pure quality, try it for yourself and click on the link above.

If using anchovies under salt, rinse under cold water removing the salt before use otherwise your sauce might be too salty!

Make sure the garlic is golden, if too dark will give a bitter taste to the dish.

Green beans in tomato sauce with anchovies, oregano and garlic

Green beans alla Marinara

Green beans in Marinara sauce is a fantastic side dish to your meat, fish or vegetable dishes. Anchovies are the secret ingredients to this fantastic fagiolini recipe.
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Daniele Gallo

Equipment

  • Paring Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Silicone spatula
  • Large Pan
  • Medium pan

Ingredients

  • 300 g Green beans
  • 50 g Tomato passata
  • 6 g Anchovies fillets under oil
  • 2 g Oregano
  • 5 g Garlic 1 cloves
  • 5 ml Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a cold frying pan place the thinly sliced garlic, anchovies and olive oil
  • Place on moderate heat and cook until the anchovies have melted, and the garlic is golden
  • Then add the tomato passata and oregano, do not season yet as the anchovies might be enough
  • Cook for a couple of minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning
  • Meanwhile cook the green beans in salted boiling water, the timing will depend on the size, but generally it will take between 2 and 4 minutes, then drain in a colander and rest for 1 minute
  • Add the beans to the sauce and sauté until all beans are evenly coated in the sauce, plate and serve hot or even at room temperature
HINTS AND TIPS
The green beans should be al dente (cooked but with a crunchy bite still).
If using anchovies under salt, rinse under cold water removing the salt before use.
Make sure the garlic is golden, if too dark will give a bitter taste to the dish.
Allergens: Fish, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Meat Free 

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g

Enjoy Green Beans Marinara style at your dinner table with your family and friends. 

Some dishes that would defiantly recommend with it would be Lamb, Steaks or Swordfish involtini . Stay away from delicate fish like sea bass and lemon sole as it could be a little bit over-powering. 

If you enjoy enhancing your table with selection of healthy green beans in tomato sauce, you may also like to try our lovely spinach and carrots with cumin recipe.

Share your comments and check out my family recipes for more great ideas!

Buon Appetitto!

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  1. Alexandra says

    20/07/2020 at 11:43

    5 stars
    These are green beans made extra special and ultra-delicious – a lovely side dish!

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  2. Sue says

    20/07/2020 at 12:31

    5 stars
    I love green beans but I think my guy does find them boring. I’m gonna try Marinara style for sure!

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  3. andrea janssen says

    20/07/2020 at 14:05

    5 stars
    I love the combination green beans, tomatoes and ansjovis. Really delicious.

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  4. Kathryn Donangelo says

    20/07/2020 at 14:29

    5 stars
    This is such an easy way to cook green beans!! Thank you!

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  5. Emily Flint says

    20/07/2020 at 17:34

    5 stars
    What a great and authentic way to make green beans more interesting!

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  6. debra says

    20/07/2020 at 18:00

    5 stars
    Yum….I’ve been looking for something different for all these beans from my garden. Thank you.

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  7. Estelle Forrest says

    20/07/2020 at 19:36

    5 stars
    This sounds so so good. Can’t wait to try it out with my Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops!

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  8. Chef Dennis says

    20/07/2020 at 22:54

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely delicious! My wife will love this.

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  9. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    21/07/2020 at 01:43

    5 stars
    Mmmnnn, green beans are so good!

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  10. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

    21/07/2020 at 07:42

    5 stars
    This dish looks amazing. I wish I could eat that right now!

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  11. Jar of Lemons says

    21/07/2020 at 19:45

    5 stars
    Yes! Great recipe! I always struggle with ways to add flavor to green beans. This looks perfect!

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  12. Lathiya says

    24/07/2020 at 19:17

    5 stars
    Never tried green beans marinara but looks delicious side dish though.

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