Green Beans Italiano

This is one of the sides we (my mother and I) prepared as part of the family Christmas meal this year.  It was my first time preparing fresh green beans--you may recall from one of my previous posts that despite enjoying green beans, I don't often prepare them because I'm the only living in the house that will eat them.  Anyhow, I modified the recipe significantly on the cooking part, as I (and my mother) prefer green beans to be at least slightly soft, not super crisp/barely warmed.  Will make again, tasty and healthier alternative to green bean casserole.  (We undid the benefit by making actual onion rings for this meal as well lol.)
Link to original recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/63310/marilyns-green-beans-italiano/

Ingredients:

1 lb. fresh green beans, ends trimmed off, cut into ~1" pieces

1/4 c. butter

1/2 c. Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

1/4 c. fresh grated Parmesan-Reggiano (or could use grated Parmesan, which is the original)

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 T. chopped fresh Italian parsley

Instructions:

1. Place the trimmed green beans in a medium saucepan and add just enough water to cover the green beans.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

2. Drain, then spread the green beans onto paper towels to dry.

3. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat.  Stir breadcrumbs and cheese into butter.

4. Add green beans to pan and cook for 3 minutes.  Cover pan, then cook for additional 5-10 minutes, or until desired level of softness.  Check and stir occasionally to ensure that beans do not burn (lower heat slightly if needed).  Serve and enjoy!