Food & Cooking Recipes Lunch Recipes Neapolitan String Beans 5.0 (1) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 14, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 6 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon coarse salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 2 medium plum tomatoes, cored and cut into ¼-inch dice 1 ½ pounds string beans, trimmed and washed, but not dried 1 large sprig fresh basil Directions Combine olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes in a medium saucepan. Add tomatoes and green beans. Place over medium-low heat, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add basil, and cook, covered, for 5 minutes more. Serve hot or at room temperature. Rate it Print