Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      large         onion -- chopped
   1      small         garlic clove -- minced
     3/4  cup           olive oil
   1      teaspoon      tomato paste
     1/2                fresh tomato peeled and chopped
   1      pound         string beans
                        parsley or mint -- chopped
                        salt and pepper
                        water

Preparation:

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add tomato paste and fresh tomato and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened. Add string beans and seasoning and enough water to cover. Cover and cook until beans are tender. Makes 4-6 servings.