Basil and Tomato Green Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2 tablespoons basil leaves fresh
• 2 pounds green beans ends trimmed
• 1 teaspoon pepper flakes red
• 6 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 large shallots chopped
• 1 medium tomatoes diced
• 0.3 cup white wine 

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Add the green beans to a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Remove green beans from the boiling water and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.
3. Drain well.
4. In a large heavy skillet, melt butter.
5. Saute the shallot over medium heat until soft.
6. Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and green beans. Toss together cooking for a minute more.
7. Add the white wine and tomato and cook until the wine has reduced; about 3 minutes.
8. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste