PENNE WITH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES

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This could be a salad, a side dish or a complete meal, whatever you choose. It's a really good summertime dish to have when tomatoes are at their best. Recipe & photo: Southern Living Magazine 06-20-14

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg (16 oz.) whole wheat penne pasta
1 pkg (8 oz.) haricots verts (thin green beans) cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 pt grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 c lemon-shallot vinaigrette (recipe below)
1/4 c chopped fresh dill
LEMON-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1 c olive oil
1/4 c minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp whole grain dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans to boiling water during last 2 minutes of cooking time; drain. Rinse pasta mixture under cold running water until cool; drain.
  • 2. Toss together pasta mixture, tomatoes, and vinaigrette. Cover and chill up to 24 hours, if desired. Just before serving stir in dill, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. VINAIGRETTE: Stir together the lemon juice and shallot; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in olive oil, parsley, honey and Dion mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Md Talim
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I always have a few leftover after making a salad or side dish, and this is a great way to use them up. The dish is also very versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as zucchini or squa


Jiban Neupane
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans are cooked perfectly and the tomatoes add a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


M3 Badol hosen
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This recipe is a staple in my household. It's one of my go-to meals when I'm short on time or don't know what to cook. It's always delicious and everyone loves it.


MD IRSHAD ZAMAL
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


jacob yocum
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit.


Mohammed Sarmin
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover green beans and tomatoes, and it's a very affordable meal.


Abdurehman Ayalew
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! I used whole wheat penne and added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


HOSSAM ADEL
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I always have a few leftover after making a salad or side dish, and this is a great way to use them up. The dish is also very versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as zucchini or squa


alinda christopher
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans are cooked perfectly and the tomatoes add a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


king inpan
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This recipe is a staple in my household. It's one of my go-to meals when I'm short on time or don't know what to cook. It's always delicious and everyone loves it.


Junior Rampersad
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Heather Frehner
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit.


Joy Macaulay
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover green beans and tomatoes, and it's a very affordable meal.


SHERMAN POWERS
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! I used whole wheat penne and added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Tony Strickland
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I always have a few leftover after making a salad or side dish, and this is a great way to use them up. The dish is also very versatile. You can add other vegetables, such as zucchini or squa


Angelique Mauricio
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I'm not a huge fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans are cooked perfectly and the tomatoes add a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Suya Suya
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This recipe is a staple in my household. It's one of my go-to meals when I'm short on time or don't know what to cook. It's always delicious and everyone loves it.


Shelley Slagle
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight dinner. It's always a hit.


Faridullah Hotak
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This is a great recipe! I made it last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are amazing and the dish is so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.