Tender Green Beans with Pancetta
At a Glance
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4.00 - serving(s)
Categories
- Side Dish
- Boiled
- Sautéed
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Tender Green Beans with Pancetta brings together 1 1/2 lbs green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces, 1/4 cup diced pancetta (or other lean bacon), 2 cloves garlic, crushed in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 20 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.
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Equipment
Pot, colander, large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup diced pancetta (or other lean bacon)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Bring pot of salted water to boil.
Drop beans in boiling water and cook until crisp/tender (about 5-7 minutes).
Drain and pat dry.
In a large skillet, cook pancetta, garlic and red pepper until bacon is slightly crisp (about 5 minutes).
Add beans and cook, stirring constantly, until beans are hot.
Stir in salt and serve.
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