PASTA WITH PESTO, POTATOES, AND GREEN BEANS

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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Potato     Summer     Boil

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 waxy potatoes
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
8 ounces cavatappi or other short tubular pasta
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved
1/2 cup Pesto (recipe page 355)

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes; place in a large pot of water and bring to a boil.
  • Add 1 tablespoon salt and the cavatappi; return to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the green beans. Return to a boil; cook until the vegetables are tender and the pasta is al dente according to package instructions.
  • Drain; toss with the pesto and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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