Green Beans With Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb fresh green beans, washed and snap of tips
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 roma tomatoes or 3 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
salt & pepper
5 -6 leaves fresh basil, torn into small pieces

Preparation

Heat oil in a large frying pan with a cover.
Add the onion slices and cook until just soft (5-6 minutes).
Add the tomatoes and cook about 6- 8 minutes until soft.
Stir in the water and season with Salt& Pepper.
Stir in the beans and coat them with the sauce.
Cover and cook over moderate heat for approx.
15-20 minutes.
Stir occasionally, and add more water if sauce dries out.
Serve hot or cold.