Best Mario Batalis Spaghettinni With Pesto Green Beans And Potatoes Recipes

MARIO BATALI'S SPAGHETTI WITH GREEN TOMATOES RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot, and add 2 tablespoons salt. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the mint, basil, parsley, arugula, 1 clove of garlic, Parmigiano and olive oil and pulse to form a chunky purée. Season aggressively with salt and pepper, and set aside. In a sauté pan add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chopped tomatoes and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes. Add full ladle of pesto into pan. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until just al dente. Drain the pasta and add to pan with tomatoes and pesto. Add some of the pasta water and toss to coat. Top with sprinkle with the Parmigiano, and serve immediately.

PASTA, GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Make pesto: In the bowl of food processor, add basil, pine nuts, salt and garlic. Pulse until mixture is coarse and grainy. With the motor running, add oil in slow, steady stream. Add cheese; process just enough to mix well. If sauce is too dry, add a little more oil. Taste; add more cheese or salt, if desired.
• Bring 6 quarts water to rolling boil. Add at least 2 tablespoons salt and the potato slices. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until potatoes have started to soften but are not cooked through. Add green beans, and continue boiling another 5 minutes.
• Add pasta, and stir. Start testing pasta at 5 minutes. When it is done, and when potatoes and beans are tender, drain and turn pasta and vegetables immediately into preheated bowl. Add pesto, and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.

LINGUINI WITH JALEPENO PESTO - MARIO BATALI RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Jalapeño pesto: 1. Place the jalapenos, serranos, onions, almonds, and olive oil in a food processor and process until smooth. 2. Season with salt to taste. Pasta: 1. Bring 8 quarts of water to a boil in a large pasta pot. 2. While the water is heating, combine the olive oil and the garlic in a 12- to 14-inch saute pan, and saute over medium high heat until 3. 1 1/2 cups of the jalapeño pesto and bring to a simmer. 4. When the water comes to a boil, add 2 tablespoons salt. 5. Drop the trenette into the boiling water and cook for 1 minute less than the package instructions indicate. 6. Just before the pasta is done, carefully ladle 1/4 cup of the cooking water into the pan containing the jalapeño mixture. 7. Drain the pasta in a colander and add it to the jalapeño mixture. 8. Toss over medium heat for about 30 seconds, until nicely coated, and then pour it into a warmed bowl. 9. Scatter the breadcrumbs over the top and serve immediately.