Trenette with Pesto and Haricots Verts Recipe

Name: Trenette with Pesto and Haricots Verts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup pine nuts (about 3 1/2 ounces); 2 garlic cloves; 4 1/2 cups loosely packed basil leaves; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound trenette or linguine; 1/2 pound haricots verts, halved crosswise

Servings: persons

3/4 cup pine nuts (about 3 1/2 ounces)
2 garlic cloves
4 1/2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound trenette or linguine
1/2 pound haricots verts, halved crosswise

1
Set a small skillet over moderately high heat.
2
Add 1/4 cup of the pine nuts and toast, stirring constantly, until golden, about 4 minutes.
3
Transfer to a plate.
4
Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, pulse the remaining 1/2 cup of pine nuts with the garlic until finely chopped.
5
Add the basil, parsley, butter and olive oil and process until the basil is minced.
6
Add the Parmesan and process to a thick puree.
7
Season the pesto sauce with salt and pepper.
8
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until almost al dente.
9
Add the haricots verts and cook for about 1 minute longer.
10
Drain well.
11
In a warmed large bowl, toss the hot pasta and haricots verts with the pesto until well coated.
12
Sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup pine nuts (about 3 1/2 ounces), 2 garlic cloves, 4 1/2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Trenette with Pesto and Haricots Verts 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.

Trenette with Pesto and Haricots Verts

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