Giada'S Sauteed Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
Drain and rinse with cold water, draining well.
melt butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender about 2 minutes.
add the tomatoes and cook till heated through, about 3 minutes.
Add the beans and cook until the juices have almost evaporated and the beans are almost tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
add the wine and basil and simmer another 2 minutes.
add salt and pepper - and can toss with fresh parmesan cheese.