Green Beans Stewed with Tomatoes

This is another of my favorite dishes my grandmother Giulia used to make. Because they cook only in the moisture the tomatoes release, these beans have a rich tomato flavor. Do not be alarmed by the length of time the beans cook in this recipe. Although they are usually tender in 8 minutes when cooked in boiling water, it takes much longer when they are stewed in tomatoes. I do like my green beans tender — not mushy, but tender enough for them to have a rich, sweet flavor. Crisp, halfway-co