Garden Linguine With Pesto Recipe

Name: Garden Linguine With Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved; 8 ounces uncooked linguine; 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved; 3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling water 5 minutes or just until tender. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon; place in a large bowl. Add green beans to boiling water, and cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove green beans with a slotted spoon; place in bowl with potatoes. Add pasta to boiling water, and cook 9 minutes or until pasta is done.
2
While vegetables and pasta cook, combine 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and next 3 ingredients in a food processor or blender. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well blended.
3
Drain pasta, reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta to bowl with potatoes and green beans. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add reserved 1/3 cup cooking liquid to food processor; process until well blended. Add pesto to pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. Spoon pasta into individual bowls, and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese.

308

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved, 8 ounces uncooked linguine, 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Garden Linguine With Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Garden Linguine With Pesto

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