Tender Green Beans with Pancetta

• green beans↗1 1⁄2 lbs

  cut into 1 inch pieces

• pancetta↗1⁄4 cup

  or other lean bacon

• garlic↗2

  crushed

• red pepper flakes↗1⁄4 teaspoon

  crushed

• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring pot of salted water to boil.

2. 2

   Drop beans in boiling water and cook until crisp/tender (about 5-7 minutes).

3. 3

   Drain and pat dry.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, cook pancetta, garlic and red pepper until bacon is slightly crisp (about 5 minutes).

5. 5

   Add beans and cook, stirring constantly, until beans are hot.

6. 6

   Stir in salt and serve.