Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes, and Green Beans

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Source
Everyday Food, July/August 2003
Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes, and Green Beans
  • prep 25 mins
  • total time 40 mins
  • servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning

  • 8 ounces cavatappi

  • 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved

  • 1/2 cup Pesto

  • Pepper

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Place potatoes in a large pot of water; bring to a boil.

  2. Step 2

    Add salt and cavatappi or other short tubular pasta; return to a boil; cook 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add green beans. Return to a boil; cook until vegetables are tender and pasta is al dente, about 6 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Drain; toss with pesto; season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Reviews (7)

  • Patti Fried
    2 Feb, 2013

    I have been making this dish for years and always make it this way by cooking the vegies and pasta in one pot. I have seen other recipes that call for separate pots but why dirty another pot! I do use some of the pasta water to thin the pesto and sometimes add toasted pine nuts. I usually use bocatelli or gemelli but will try it with a shorter pasta like pipette (any pasta that is tubular will work). Great cold the next day!
  • reckless
    22 Jun, 2010

    This is definitely a keeper. I love pasta my husband loves potatoes--voila--both in this delicious dish. It is a light meal on its own--or a wonderful side. I made it a little early and it was just the right temperature when the salmon was ready. Serve with a nice white wine. Delicious.
  • KundaliniDream
    2 Mar, 2010

    This was so simple and really good. I might play with it next time and add some feta for a treat. I used pre-made pesto because I had it on hand. A keeper, will make again!
  • pickettje
    3 Jul, 2009

    This is great for lunches! Keep some pesto to the side so that you can dress it each morning when packing your lunch.
  • pickettje
    3 Jul, 2009

    This has become a brown bag staple for me this summer! I make it on Sunday and toss most of the pesto in when making a big batch. I do, however, keep some to the side and add a table spoon or so when I pack my lunch each morning so that it will be "freshly dressed".
  • awh
    24 Jan, 2009

    My husband and I love this recipe. Add some cooked chicken at the end if you want to make it a non-vegetarian meal - either way, though, it is great!
  • ErinVinish
    30 Oct, 2008

    This is an AMAZING recipe. I'm eating it right now, and absolutely loving it. So simple, yet so yummy!!!
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