Italian Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, coarsely mashed
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
4 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 lbs fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons grated romano cheese or 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, water, oregano, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add tomato mixture and cheese; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.