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Fagiolini in umido (Green Beans in Tomato Sauce)

One of my favorite things to eat when we go to Rocky and Carlo's Diner in Chalmette, Louisiana, for dinner is their green beans in tomatoes, so I decided to try my hand at my own recipe for these. I think Rocky and Carlo might just ask this Big Momma for her Fagiolini in umido (Green Beans in Tomato Sauce) recipe!


2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
2-3 cups salted water
1 (14.6) can tomato sauce
1 (14.6) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
4 toes/buds of garlic, finely diced
2 Tablespoons parsley flakes
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1-2 Tablespoons  Italian Seasoning blend (I use McCormick)
1/2 Tablespoon pepper
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Tablespoon hot sauce (optional)

In large skillet, heat olive oil.  Saute onions, bell pepper, parsley flakes, and minced garlic for about 3-5 minutes until they begin to sweat and soften.  Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, pepper, sugar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning blend, and Worcestershire sauce.  Bring to a boil and let simmer  while you are blanching your green beans.  In a large pot, pour in 2-3 cups water and a good sprinkle of salt.  When water comes to a boil, add green beans.  Let them lightly boil/steam for 5-8 minutes.  Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove green beans from the water and put them directly in the tomato sauce.  Try to put or allow some of the water (around 1/2 a cup) to add to the sauce. Toss green beans in sauce and simmer covered for 1-2 hours.

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