Green Beans with Asiago

Ingredients:

1 onion, finely chopped

1 clove of garlic, finely chopped

3 1/2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

12 oz. green/french beans

salt and freshly ground black pepper

10 oz. asiago cheese, cut in strips

Saute the onion and garlic in the butter and oil. Add the green beans, salt and pepper and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes. If necessary, add a few tbsps of water. When the beans are tender add the cheese. Cover and cook until the cheese has melted. Wine: a full-bodied, dry red. From the book <a href="http://www.olivenation.com/item-2/Book-Italian-Regional-Recipes-Cheese"><i>Cheese</i></a> by Gabriella Ganugi. Published by The Wine Appreciation Guild.