Spaghetti-Style Green Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add the beans and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain and dry well with paper towels.
4. 4
   Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until the garlic just starts browning, about 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir in the tomatoes, basil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
6. 6
   Reduce the heat to low and bring to a low simmer.
7. 7
   Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes start breaking down, 15 to 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
9. 9
   Add the beans and stir-fry until slightly browned and hot, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Transfer to a platter and top with the tomatoes and ricotta salata.
11. 11
    Season with more pepper.
12. 12
    Photograph by Ryan Liebe