Pasta with pesto sauce, potatoes and green beans
2 servings
30 minutes
Pasta with pesto sauce, potatoes, and green beans is a traditional Italian dish inspired by the cuisine of the Liguria region. The pesto sauce made from fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan gives the pasta a rich aroma and velvety texture. Potatoes add tenderness while green beans provide crunch and a hint of freshness. This combination makes the dish not only tasty but also nutritious. The pasta is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a cozy home dinner or an Italian-style lunch. It is served hot, sprinkled with parmesan that enhances its rich flavor. Such pasta is a true embodiment of simplicity and sophistication in Italian gastronomy.
1
In a large pot, bring 2.25 liters of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt. Add the pasta, stir, and let it boil for 10 minutes.
- Trofie: 180 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Cut the pods. Wash the potatoes and slice them very thinly. Add the beans and potatoes to the pasta. Mix all the ingredients, bring to a boil, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Green (broad/fava) beans: 75 pieces
- Waxy (salad) potatoes: 80 g
3
Drain the pasta, potatoes, and beans in a colander and return everything to the pot. Add the pesto sauce and mix well. Serve in warmed plates. Place a bowl of grated Parmesan on the table.
- Pesto: 120 g
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 60 g