Green beans in tomato sauce

INGREDIENTS 

½ lb green beans
½ tin of chopped tomatoes
1 tsp tomato puree
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp chopped parsley 
1 pinch dry thyme
1 pinch chilli flakes
1 pinch of sugar
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
Water 

METHOD

Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan
Fry the onion on a medium heat to soften 
Sauté the green beans for 2-3 minutes
Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes
Add the tomatoes, thyme and ½ glass of water
Season with salt and pepper
Cook on a gentle heat with a lid for 10 minutes
Stir in the fresh herbs
Serve either hot or cold.