Marilyn's Green Beans Italiano

 These string beans are terrific as a side dish to any Italian main course.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Step 1

Place the green beans in a saucepan with a lid and pour enough water over the beans to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover; simmer until the beans are tender but still crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain. Spread the beans onto paper towels to dry.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; stir the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese into the melted butter. Reduce heat to low; add the beans and cook and stir until the beans are heated through and the crumbs are beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the parsley over the mixture to serve.