Penne with Charred Green Beans Recipe

Name: Penne with Charred Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons walnut oil; 1 pound young green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths; 2 shallots, minced; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon finely chopped summer savory or flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound penne rigate; 4 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 pound young green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
2 shallots, minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped summer savory or flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound penne rigate
4 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled (about 1 cup)

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, toast the walnuts over high heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3
Transfer to a plate to cool.
4
Add 1 teaspoon of the walnut oil to the skillet along with the beans and cook over high heat, stirring, until tender and blackened in spots, about 8 minutes.
5
Add 1 tablespoon of the walnut oil, the shallots, garlic and summer savory and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
6
Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
7
Cook the penne in the boiling water until al dente.
8
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
9
Add the pasta to the skillet and toss with the green beans; stir in some cooking water if the pasta seems dry.
10
Add the ricotta salata, toasted walnuts and the remaining 2 teaspoons of walnut oil; toss well and serve.

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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 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, 2 tablespoons walnut oil, 1 pound young green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths, 2 shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Penne with Charred Green Beans 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.

Penne with Charred Green Beans

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