ORECCHIETTE WITH BASIL AND PISTACHIO PESTO AND GREEN AND YELLOW BEANS
The small ear-shaped pasta provides hollows for the delicious sauce to settle into. I've combined pasta, pesto and green beans before, but I've never used orecchiette, the small ear-shaped pasta. I cut the beans into small lengths so that everything is bite-size. I love the way the pesto settles into the little hollows of the orecchiette.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Begin heating a large pot of water for the pasta. Meanwhile grind the basil leaves and pistachios in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, or in a mortar and pestle. Add salt to taste and slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Blend or grind until smooth.
- Mash the garlic in a mortar and pestle or through a garlic press and add to the basil mixture. Blend together. Add the cheese and blend together. Taste, adjust salt and add pepper. Transfer to a large pasta bowl.
- When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the orecchiette. Set the timer for 10 minutes, and after 5 minutes add the green beans. Boil the orecchiette and beans until the pasta is cooked al dente, another 5 to 6 minutes. Remove 1/2 cup of the cooking water from the pot and add 2 to 4 tablespoons to the pesto. Stir with a fork or a whisk until the pesto is smooth (add more water if desired). Drain the pasta and beans, toss with the pesto and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 448 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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Jose Vieira
[email protected]This was a fantastic recipe! The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the orecchiette was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I really enjoyed this recipe! The pesto was delicious and the green and yellow beans added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Md papirul Islam
[email protected]This was a great dish! The combination of flavors was perfect and the orecchiette was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Msmarjina Akter
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The pesto was so flavorful and the green and yellow beans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Saifullah Khan
[email protected]This is a wonderful recipe! The flavors are amazing and the orecchiette is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Andrea Najera
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Fenir King
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginner cooks. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Delores Nelson
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use different types of vegetables, nuts, and herbs to create your own unique dish.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a potluck or party.
Sara Mostafa
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the orecchiette and the pesto, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.
Welf Wan
[email protected]I love the bright, fresh flavors of this dish. It's perfect for a summer meal.
Esha Esha
[email protected]This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
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[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I often make this dish as a meatless meal. It's so flavorful and satisfying, I don't even miss the meat.
Mfundo Masuku
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some green beans and yellow squash that needed to be used up, and this was the perfect recipe.
Alamghir khan
[email protected]I made a few substitutions based on what I had on hand, and it still turned out great. I used arugula instead of basil, and walnuts instead of pistachios. It was still delicious!
Fusseini Feili
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The orecchiette was cooked al dente, the vegetables were crisp-tender, and the pesto was creamy and flavorful.
Nicole Gilliam
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that was also healthy and delicious. I especially liked the pop of color from the green and yellow beans.
Yur wife
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pistachio pesto was so creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the orecchiette and vegetables.
Bipul Sarker
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the flavors and how well the ingredients complemented each other.
Abu Jani
[email protected]Absolutely loved this recipe! The combination of basil and pistachio pesto with the green and yellow beans was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.