TRENETTE WITH PESTO, POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS

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Categories     Food Processor     Pasta     Potato     Vegetarian     Lunch     Basil     Green Bean     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves (about 2 bunches)
1/2 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
6 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 ounce)
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 medium russet potatoes (about 3/4 pound), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths
1 pound trenette
Additional freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Finely grind basil, oil, 6 tablespoons each Romano and Parmesan cheeses, toasted pine nuts and minced garlic in processor. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. (Pesto can be prepared 2 days ahead. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto and refrigerate.)
  • Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to large bowl. Add green beans to same pot and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with potatoes. Cook pasta in same pot until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Transfer pasta to bowl with potatoes and green beans.
  • Whisk reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid into pesto. Add pesto to pasta mixture and toss thoroughly to coat. Transfer pasta to large platter. Serve, passing additional Pecorino Romano separately.

Media desh
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I made this for my friends and they loved it! It's a great dish for a party or a potluck.


Wajeeha Khan
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hansse
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto, potatoes, and green beans all work together perfectly.


ram shaha
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pesto.


Monster Stoner
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and can be served warm or cold.


Lilian Kembabazi
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook potatoes, and this recipe definitely delivered. The pesto potatoes were a hit with my whole family.


Khalib Marion
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pesto potatoes were so good that I didn't even miss the meat.


Lujy Ragab
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This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The fresh flavors of the pesto and green beans are perfect for a warm evening.


Nunyabusiness Lmao
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I made a few substitutions based on what I had on hand, and the dish still turned out great. I used almond pesto instead of basil pesto, and I added some roasted red peppers for a pop of color.


Muzammil Durrani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The pesto was flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly.


Bishal Roka
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the pesto sauce was delicious.


Tashanatyrell Tyrell
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors was perfect.


k a i l y g a m e r
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a big success. The flavors were amazing and the dish was very easy to prepare.


Shafi Ur Rahman Saeed
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This dish was a huge hit with my family! The pesto potatoes were especially popular, and my kids loved the green beans. I'll definitely be making this again.