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!"

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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: 558 | Total Fat: 16.4g | Cholesterol: 13mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2009 by EAWASS 
I made this with angel hair, and replaced the yogurt with light sour cream. Also added in... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2004 by KAHKULAKEE 
It's more tangy than expected, probably the yogurt. I made this for a couple of friends and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2008 by gapch1026 
Kat, you've got a 5-star recipe here! I thought it was a delicious blend of flavor that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2009 by ChristinaW Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was just delicious!!! After seeing another reviewers suggestion, I added about a tsp of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2009 by JoAnne 
Several years ago I spent time in Italy with my Italian friend when she went home to visit. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by suz 
I love this website and use it a lot. I've been irritated more than once when there is a long... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2009 by myebinger7677 
This was amazing, but of course there were some slight alterations I made. I followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by rijg 
Was just ok. Good but we didn't feel it was anything special. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2008 by Elizabeth 
Perfect! I added a tiny bit of lemon. Mine is way more green than in the photo. Absolutely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2008 by darcie 
Yummy. String beans and pesto, what a great idea. I'll be making this again. MORE

 
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