Linguine With String Beans Boiled Potatoes And Pesto Recipes

LINGUINE WITH POTATOES, GREEN BEANS AND PESTO

Steps:

• In food processor or blender, combine basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, and salt. Cover and blend until finely chopped. Gradually add the olive oil and process until well combined. Add the cheese and process with the on/off switch until just combined.
• Meanwhile, in a 6 quart Dutch oven, cook the pasta according to the package, except add the potatoes and green beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta mixture well. DO NOT RINSE.
• In a very large bowl, combine the cooked pasta mixture, pesto, and butter. Toss gently until the pasta and vegetables are well coated. Serve immediately.

LINGUINE WITH STRING BEANS, BOILED POTATOES AND PESTO

Steps:

• Put the basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender and mix at high speed. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula and mix again. Slowly add the olive oil and blend until you have an emulsion. Pour the mixture into a bowl and by hand, fold in the Parmesan and pecorino cheeses.
• Bring six quarts salted water to boil for the pasta. Steam the beans until they are cooked (about 10 to 15 minutes).
• Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with the pesto sauce. Fold in the string beans and the potatoes. Correct seasoning and serve with grated Parmesan cheese passed separately.

PASTA, GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Make pesto: In the bowl of food processor, add basil, pine nuts, salt and garlic. Pulse until mixture is coarse and grainy. With the motor running, add oil in slow, steady stream. Add cheese; process just enough to mix well. If sauce is too dry, add a little more oil. Taste; add more cheese or salt, if desired.
• Bring 6 quarts water to rolling boil. Add at least 2 tablespoons salt and the potato slices. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until potatoes have started to soften but are not cooked through. Add green beans, and continue boiling another 5 minutes.
• Add pasta, and stir. Start testing pasta at 5 minutes. When it is done, and when potatoes and beans are tender, drain and turn pasta and vegetables immediately into preheated bowl. Add pesto, and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.