Nonna is my German 93 year old grandmother. You may be asking why she is called grandmother in Italian versus German. The only answer I can give is that my grandfather was full blooded Italian; from Lomazzo Italy. Now onto the subject of this great recipe. For years, when my grandmother asked what she could bring to holiday meals, my family always told her to bring her famous string beans. I love this recipe because they are al dente, and spicy...not a recipe for the weight conscious consumer. These are far better for the holidays then even string bean casserole.
- 1 lb fresh string beans cut into 1/2's or 1/3's
- Add some butter to sautee beans in a dutch oven.
- Add a small amount of water so that the beans won't stick
- Cover and let cook for 20+ minutes
- Add salt, pepper, lots of onion powder and a little bit of garlic powder
- Cook until the string beans are al dente.
(I am vague on the ingredient amounts. You may need to add extra butter and water.The beans should have a very thin coating of butter on them when they are finished These need to simmer for quite a while)
Bon Appetito
-Queenie Cuisine
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