Best Multi Grain Penne With Hazelnut Pesto Green Beans And Parmesan Recipes

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PENNE WITH VEGGIES AND BLACK BEANS



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Chock-full of zucchini, tomatoes, sweet pepper and carrots, this hearty pasta dish puts your garden harvest to good use. For variety, I sometimes add one-half cup of salsa or one-half cup of thickened teriyaki sauce. -Vickie Spoerle, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
1/3 cup sliced zucchini
1/3 cup sliced fresh carrot
4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic and seasonings in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the beans., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Add tomato and remaining olive oil; toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

PENNE WITH ALMOND PESTO AND GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Julia Turshen

Categories     Pasta     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Parmesan     Basil     Almond     Green Bean     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound penne
8 ounces green beans (about 2 cups), trimmed, thinly sliced on a bias
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Pulse garlic, basil, 1/2 cup almonds, and 1 tsp. salt in a food processor until combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and pulse again until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook penne in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, and add green beans 30 seconds before pasta is al dente. Drain pasta and green beans, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, and add to pesto. Stir vigorously and add pasta cooking liquid as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
  • Transfer pasta mixture to a serving bowl or platter and top with Parmesan and remaining 2 Tbsp. almonds. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

PASTA WITH PESTO AND GREEN BEANS



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Make pasta with pesto and you make pasta a whole lot better. Homemade pesto brings your cold pasta and green salad game to the next level. Get out the basil, pecans and garlic and try Pasta with Pesto and Green Beans yourself.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 lb. fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp. chopped toasted pecans
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding beans to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
  • Meanwhile, pulse basil, nuts and garlic in food processor until coarsely chopped. Add dressing; process until mixture forms thick paste.
  • Drain pasta mixture, reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking water. Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add basil mixture and reserved cooking water; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
  • Add remaining ingredients just before serving; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

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