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Ligurian-Style Pesto Genovese

  • Ready Time: 25min
    2 Reviews
  • Prep Time: 10min
    Cook Time: 15min
  • Potato Type: Reds
  • Serves: 4-6
    Prep Method: Boiled
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Description

Recipe by: Forks and Folly, Katie Harding

Pasta Genovese is classic Italian dish featuring pasta, potatoes, green beans and pesto. It makes a perfect one pot meal and the leftovers are fantastic the next day!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. trofie pasta
  • 1/2 lb. small red potatoes, halved
  • 1/2 lb. green beans, trimmed
  • 8 oz. prepared pesto
  • Salt, to taste
  • Garnish: grated Parmesan

Preparation
Prep Time: 10min | Cook Time: 15min

Notes

Substitute any preferred dried pasta shape if trofie is unavailable.

Variations

  1. Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions.  Drain.
  2. In a separate pot bring potatoes and water to a boil.  Season with salt.  Cook 15 minutes or until tender.
  3. Four minutes prior to being cooked through, add in the green beans.  Drain and add to the pasta.
  4. Toss with pesto, and serve immediately.  Garnish each bowl with grated Parmesan.

2 Reviews

Donna 3 years ago

Tried this dish a few days ago. Delicious!!! Great on a hot day.

Donna 3 years ago

Tried this dish a few days ago. Delicious!!! Great on a hot day.

Adam 2 years ago

Made this dish last night and my wife went crazy for it!

Adam 2 years ago

Made this dish last night and my wife went crazy for it!

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