Description
A delightful and flavorful pasta dish featuring a combination of basil pesto, tender potatoes, and crisp green beans, creating a satisfying and vibrant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
Potatoes:
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
Green Beans:
- 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Pesto:
- 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
Others:
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: toasted pine nuts or lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Cook Pasta: Add the pasta to the same pot and cook according to the package directions. About 3 minutes before the pasta is done, add the green beans to the pot.
- Combine: When the pasta is al dente, reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta, potatoes, and green beans together. Return everything to the pot or a large bowl.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the pesto and reserved pasta water, mixing until evenly coated and creamy. Add the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve warm, topped with extra cheese and optional garnishes if desired.
Notes
- This dish is traditionally Genovese and works well with homemade or quality store-bought pesto.
- You can use other pasta shapes like trofie or orecchiette if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
