PENNE WITH GREEN BEANS AND BASIL

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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces penne or bow-tie pasta
1 pound green beans, trimmed and each cut in half
11/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon water
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup extravirgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped small basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • . In large saucepot, cook penne as label directs. 2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling over high heat. Add green beans and 1/2 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling. Cook beans until tender-crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain beans. Rinse beans under cold running water to cool slightly; drain again. 3. In blender at high speed, combine basil, oil, and water and puree until almost smooth, stopping blender occasionally and scraping down sides with rubber spatula. Transfer basil puree to large bowl; stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. 4. Drain pasta; rinse under cold running water and drain again. In warm serving bowl, toss pasta, beans, tomato, and basil puree. Garnish with basil leaves. Each serving:About 370 calories, 10g protein, 52g carbohydrate, 15g total fat (2g saturated), 0mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium.

Aduloju Max
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a little more flavor.


Mcinerney Sara
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sabah Akbar
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This dish was delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Armani Zareen
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The green beans were perfectly cooked and the basil added a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Dustin Evie
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I really enjoyed this recipe! The flavors were great and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Suraj Sardar
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This dish was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it was a quick and easy meal. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Saqib Jadoon
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I wasn't a big fan of this recipe. The green beans were too crunchy and the sauce was too thin. I wouldn't make this again.


Hana Yegezaw
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a little more flavor.


Nabin FF Yt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


shamas rasul
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This dish was delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Reggie Charles
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The green beans were perfectly cooked and the basil added a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Isabella Vergara
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I really enjoyed this recipe! The flavors were great and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Q R T FREE FIRE
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This dish was okay. It wasn't anything special, but it was a quick and easy meal. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Queen Myst
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I wasn't a big fan of this recipe. The green beans were too crunchy and the sauce was too thin. I wouldn't make this again.


BAD BOY TM
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a little more flavor.


KB education
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Megina Alouidor
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This dish was delicious! The green beans were perfectly crisp and the basil added a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Imange Flepu
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of crushed red pepper for a little extra kick.


Alvo Kizangilah
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This penne dish with green beans and basil was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I would definitely make this again.