Green Bean Pasta Salad With Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Green Bean Pasta Salad With Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked casarecce pasta*; 1/2 pound haricots verts (tiny green beans), cut in half lengthwise; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 5 teaspoons lemon zest, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted, salted pistachios; 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula; Toppings: roasted, salted pistachios; Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked casarecce pasta*
1/2 pound haricots verts (tiny green beans), cut in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
5 teaspoons lemon zest, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted, salted pistachios
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula
Toppings: roasted, salted pistachios; Parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans to boiling water during last 2 minutes of cooking time; drain. Rinse pasta mixture with cold running water; drain well.
2
Place pasta mixture, thyme, and 3 tsp. lemon zest in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.
3
Whisk together pistachios, next 5 ingredients, and remaining 2 tsp. lemon zest in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until blended. Drizzle over pasta mixture. Add arugula, and toss gently to coat. Serve with desired toppings.
4
*Penne pasta may be substituted.
5
We tested with Whole Foods Market Organic Casarecce pasta.

526

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked casarecce pasta*, 1/2 pound haricots verts (tiny green beans), cut in half lengthwise, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 5 teaspoons lemon zest, divided, and more.

Yes, Green Bean Pasta Salad With Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Green Bean Pasta Salad With Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette

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