Pesto Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe
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Pesto Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes

By: Kat 
"Penne pasta is tossed with fresh green beans and red potatoes in a creamy pesto-yogurt sauce. Different and yummy!"

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound dry penne pasta
  • 4 red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/3 cup pesto
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Remove from heat, drain, and return to the pot.
  2. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the potatoes about 7 minutes. Place the green beans in the saucepan with the potatoes. Continue cooking about 3 minutes. Drain the partially cooked potatoes and green beans, and set aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic about 1 minute. Stir in the potatoes and green beans. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until potatoes and beans are tender and lightly browned.
  4. Toss the potato mixture into the pot with the drained pasta. Mix in the yogurt, pesto, and Parmesan cheese. Reserve a little Parmesan to sprinkle on top when serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 575 | Total Fat: 16.3g | Cholesterol: 13mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2009 by JoAnne   view full review
Several years ago I spent time in Italy with my Italian friend when she went home to visit. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by EAWASS   view full review
I made this with angel hair, and replaced the yogurt with light sour cream. Also added in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by gapch1026   view full review
Kat, you've got a 5-star recipe here! I thought it was a delicious blend of flavor that I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2004 by KAHKULAKEE   view full review
It's more tangy than expected, probably the yogurt. I made this for a couple of friends and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2009 by myebinger7677   view full review
This was amazing, but of course there were some slight alterations I made. I followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2009 by ChristinaW Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was just delicious!!! After seeing another reviewers suggestion, I added about a tsp of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by suz   view full review
I love this website and use it a lot. I've been irritated more than once when there is a long...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by rijg   view full review
Was just ok. Good but we didn't feel it was anything special.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by Elizabeth Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Perfect! I added a tiny bit of lemon. Mine is way more green than in the photo. Absolutely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2009 by ashlie   view full review
The only thing i changed was sour cream instead of yogurt and added just a little bit of...

 

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