Pasta with vegetable pesto sauce
6 servings
30 minutes
Pasta with vegetable pesto sauce is a light and aromatic dish of European cuisine that perfectly combines fresh herbs, vegetables, and the tender texture of pasta. The origins of pesto trace back to Italian cuisine, where it is traditionally made from basil, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil. Here a vegetable version is used with greens, lemon zest and juice, giving the sauce a bright and refreshing taste. Potatoes add tenderness while green beans add lightness. Pesto sauce not only enhances the flavor of the pasta but also makes it more nutritious. This dish should be served with grated parmesan to complete the flavor composition. It is perfect for a light dinner or quick lunch, delighting in harmony of freshness and richness.
1
Bring salted water to a boil in a pot, cook the potatoes for 5 minutes.
- Potato: 500 g
2
Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Add the green beans 3 minutes before it's done.
- Pasta: 400 g
- Green beans: 225 g
3
At this time, place the ingredients for the pesto in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
- Green: 1 bunch
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
4
When the pasta is cooked, drain the water and add the sauce. Serve topped with grated cheese.
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 50 g