Linguine With Potatoes, Green Beans And Pesto

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Pasta
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

2 medium russet potatoes -- peeled, cut into slices
12 ounces linguine
8 ounces green beans -- (8 ounces) trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese -- shredded
 

Preparation:

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add potatoes. Cook 5 minutes. Add pasta to pot with potatoes. Cook until pasta is almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add green beans to pot. Continue cooking until pasta is tender but still firm to bite, potatoes are tender and green beans are just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Transfer pasta, potatoes and green beans to large bowl. Add pesto and toss to coat. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes: 4 servings This is a classic combination in the Ligurian region of Italy, but I like it for its simplicity and flavor.

 

Nutritional Information:

1990 Calories (kcal); 62g Total Fat; (28% calories from fat); 66g Protein; 290g Carbohydrate; 35mg Cholesterol; 858mg Sodium