Best 8 Fettucine With Pesto Green Beans And Potatoes Recipes

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Aromatic basil, nutty pine nuts, savory Parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic come together to create the vibrant green sauce known as pesto. As a versatile condiment, pesto can enhance a variety of dishes, including pasta, pizza, and grilled meats. When paired with fettuccine, green beans, and potatoes, pesto creates a satisfying and flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice home cook, this recipe for fettuccine with pesto, green beans, and potatoes is sure to impress your taste buds with its delightful combination of flavors and textures.

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PASTA, GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES WITH PESTO



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The most elegant pasta dish that Italian cooks have ever invented is astonishingly simple to make. Here, the magical green sauce is tossed with trenette (or any long pasta you can twirl around a fork), tender slices of potato and barely blanched green beans.

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, weeknight, pastas, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups packed tender young basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 teaspoon salt
2 plump garlic cloves, peeled and crushed with flat blade of a knife
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, or more to taste
Salt to taste
1/2 pound small potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/4-inch thick
1/4 pound tender young green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 pound trenette, or other long, thin pasta

Steps:

  • Make pesto: In the bowl of food processor, add basil, pine nuts, salt and garlic. Pulse until mixture is coarse and grainy. With the motor running, add oil in slow, steady stream. Add cheese; process just enough to mix well. If sauce is too dry, add a little more oil. Taste; add more cheese or salt, if desired.
  • Bring 6 quarts water to rolling boil. Add at least 2 tablespoons salt and the potato slices. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until potatoes have started to soften but are not cooked through. Add green beans, and continue boiling another 5 minutes.
  • Add pasta, and stir. Start testing pasta at 5 minutes. When it is done, and when potatoes and beans are tender, drain and turn pasta and vegetables immediately into preheated bowl. Add pesto, and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 304 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

GEMELLI WITH PESTO, POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
10 ounces gemelli pasta
8 ounces green beans, halved crosswise
4 small red-skinned potatoes (about 8 ounces)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1 7-ounce container refrigerated pesto (about 3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; add the beans during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 3/4 cup cooking water, then drain. Set the pot aside.
  • Meanwhile, pierce the potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave until tender, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, then chop.
  • Heat the olive oil in the reserved pot over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta and green beans and stir to coat. Remove from the heat and add the pesto, lemon zest and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water; toss to coat, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 26 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 9 grams

FETTUCINE WITH PESTO, GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES



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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Potato     Vegetarian     Green Bean     Spring     Family Reunion     Potluck     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons walnuts
2 garlic cloves
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
8 ounces green beans, trimmed, halved
8 ounces white potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 ounces fettuccine

Steps:

  • Blend basil, 1/4 cup oil, pine nuts, walnuts and garlic cloves in processor until finely chopped. Add grated Parmesan cheese. With machine running, gradually blend in remaining &§ cup oil. Set pesto aside.
  • Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using 4- to 5-inch-diameter strainer, transfer beans to large bowl. Return cooking water to boil. Add white potatoes and boil until tender, about 7 minutes. Remove potatoes with same strainer and transfer to bowl with beans. Return cooking water to boil. Add fettuccine to same pot. Boil until pasta is just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Return green beans, white potatoes and cooked pasta to pot. Add pesto and toss to coat. Gradually add enough reserved cooking water to coat pasta with moist sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

FUSILLI WITH PESTO AND GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
One 8-ounce package whole-grain or gluten-free fusilli pasta, such as Tru Roots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces
One 10-ounce bag frozen peas
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/3 cup store-bought pesto
1/2 cup ricotta cheese, such as Calabro

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Sprinkle generously with salt. Add the pasta and cook 1 minute less than the package instructions, about 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/3 cup of pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and shallots with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 1 minute. Add the green beans and another 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the beans are just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in the peas and cook another minute to warm through. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved water. Top the bare pasta with the Parmesan and add the pesto. Toss well to coat. Dollop the ricotta over the top and serve.

PASTA WITH PESTO, POTATOES, AND GREEN BEANS



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Green beans and potatoes bulk up this pesto pasta dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning
8 ounces cavatappi
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved
1/2 cup Pesto
Pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot of water; bring to a boil.
  • Add salt and cavatappi or other short tubular pasta; return to a boil; cook 2 minutes.
  • Add green beans. Return to a boil; cook until vegetables are tender and pasta is al dente, about 6 minutes.
  • Drain; toss with pesto; season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 12 g

PESTO PASTA & POTATOES



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Although this healthy pasta dish is pretty simple to begin with, it's made even easier because you can throw the green beans and pasta into one big pot to cook. -Laura Flowers, Moscow, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, halved
12 ounces uncooked whole grain spiral pasta
3 cups cut fresh or frozen green beans
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) prepared pesto
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water; add to potatoes. Toss with pesto, cheese and enough pasta water to moisten.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TROFIE WITH PESTO, GREEN BEANS, AND POTATOES



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Twisted trofie pasta and pesto sauce, served here with potatoes and green beans, is a Ligurian specialty.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces fingerling or small new potatoes
Coarse salt
1 pound trofie (or fusilli or penne)
4 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
Basic Pesto
Freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick rounds or pieces and cover with cold water by 2 inches in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; add salt. Reduce heat to medium; simmer potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Bring one large pot and one medium pot of water to a boil; add salt to both. Add pasta to large pot; cook until al dente. Add green beans to medium pot; cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain pasta and green beans.
  • Heat pesto in a large skillet over medium heat until warm. Stir in potatoes, pasta, and green beans; cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with cheese.

PASTA WITH PESTO, POTATOES, AND GREEN BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Potato     Summer     Boil

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 waxy potatoes
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
8 ounces cavatappi or other short tubular pasta
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved
1/2 cup Pesto (recipe page 355)

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes; place in a large pot of water and bring to a boil.
  • Add 1 tablespoon salt and the cavatappi; return to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the green beans. Return to a boil; cook until the vegetables are tender and the pasta is al dente according to package instructions.
  • Drain; toss with the pesto and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips for Making the Best Fettuccine with Pesto, Green Beans, and Potatoes

- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. - Don't overcook the pasta. Fettuccine should be cooked al dente, which means it should be slightly firm to the bite. - Use a good quality pesto. You can make your own or use a store-bought brand. If you're making your own, use fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil. - Don't be afraid to add your own personal touch to the dish. You can add other vegetables, such as broccoli or zucchini, or you can use a different type of cheese, such as goat cheese or feta. - Serve the dish immediately. Fettuccine with pesto, green beans, and potatoes is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion

Fettuccine with pesto, green beans, and potatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pesto. With its fresh, flavorful ingredients, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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