Pesto Pasta With Green Beans and Potatoes by
Source: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/pesto-pasta-green-beans-potatoes
Ingredients
1 1-pound box linguine or spaghetti
8 ounces Yukon gold potatoes (peeled if desired)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
10 ounces green beans, ends trimmed
1 cup store-bought pesto
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, place the potatoes and salt in a large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are almost but not quite tender, about 15 minutes.
Add the beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and green beans in a colander. Let cool slightly.
Cut the potatoes into ½-inch pieces and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces.
Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the potatoes, green beans, pesto, Parmesan, and pine nuts (if using). Toss to combine.
Meanwhile, place the potatoes and salt in a large saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are almost but not quite tender, about 15 minutes.
Add the beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and green beans in a colander. Let cool slightly.
Cut the potatoes into ½-inch pieces and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces.
Place the pasta in a large bowl and add the potatoes, green beans, pesto, Parmesan, and pine nuts (if using). Toss to combine.