Step 1

Warm olive oil over medium heat in a large, deep frying pan on the stove.

Step 2

Add garlic and cook until fragrant while stirring occasionally, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in tomatoes and cook down for about 5 minutes, until they have broken down a bit and have formed a chunky sauce, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add green beans and stir to coat them with the tomato mixture.

Step 5

Simmer covered over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes if using fresh green beans (25-35 minutes if using frozen), until the beans are softened and tender crisp.

Step 6

Stir in salt and pepper. Taste and add more salt and/or pepper as desired. Serve immediately.