Pasta and Potatoes With Pesto Recipe

Name: Pasta and Potatoes With Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves; ¼ cup pine nuts; 13-½ cup virgin olive oil; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 4 -5 garlic cloves; 14 lb green beans, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 large potato, peeled, and chopped coarsly; 12 lb pasta; ½ cup pesto sauce; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
¼ cup pine nuts
13-½ cup virgin olive oil
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 -5 garlic cloves
14 lb green beans, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large potato, peeled, and chopped coarsly
12 lb pasta
½ cup pesto sauce
2 tablespoons butter

1
Place all pesto ingredients except the oil in a food processor and process well.
2
With the machine still running, add oil and blend until the consistency of soft butter.
3
In covered saucepan, cook beans in salted water for 2-3 minutes.
4
Add potatoes and cook until tender about 8-10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to the instructions on the pasta package.
6
Drain pasta.
7
Drain the potatoe/Green bean mixture reserving 2-3 T. of the liquid.
8
Add the liquid to the pesto and toss with butter.
9
Combine pesto, vegetables and pasta and toss until well coated.
10
Salt and pepper to taste.
11
Serve with grated Parmesan Cheese.

8807

kcal

Calories

373

Fat

1161

Carbs

225

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 ½ cups fresh basil leaves, ¼ cup pine nuts, 13-½ cup virgin olive oil, ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, Pasta and Potatoes 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.

Pasta and Potatoes With Pesto

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