PENNE WITH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES

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This could be a salad, a side dish or a complete meal, whatever you choose. It's a really good summertime dish to have when tomatoes are at their best. Recipe & photo: Southern Living Magazine 06-20-14

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg (16 oz.) whole wheat penne pasta
1 pkg (8 oz.) haricots verts (thin green beans) cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 pt grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 c lemon-shallot vinaigrette (recipe below)
1/4 c chopped fresh dill
LEMON-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1 c olive oil
1/4 c minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp whole grain dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans to boiling water during last 2 minutes of cooking time; drain. Rinse pasta mixture under cold running water until cool; drain.
  • 2. Toss together pasta mixture, tomatoes, and vinaigrette. Cover and chill up to 24 hours, if desired. Just before serving stir in dill, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. VINAIGRETTE: Stir together the lemon juice and shallot; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in olive oil, parsley, honey and Dion mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.

mohibullah kamawall
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit.


Keenan Marshall
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.


Mr Tapu
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even different sauces. It always turns out great.


Sultan Bajwa
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tomatoes and green beans add a nice freshness to the dish.


Takilu Nagn Takilu Nagn94 gmail. Com
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I used fresh green beans from my garden and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Saukat Vae07
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This is my go-to recipe for penne. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Vitalis Appiah Kubi
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so delicious. I always get compliments when I make it.


FatimeH Ahmadi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Imran Ullah Khan
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Very flavorful and easy to make. I added some chopped basil to the sauce, which gave it a nice fresh flavor. I served it with a side of garlic bread, which was the perfect complement.


Jack Parra
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This dish was a hit with my family! My kids loved the green beans and tomatoes, and my husband loved the penne. I loved how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Muktada Muktada
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So simple, yet so delicious! I had some leftover penne and green beans, and I was looking for a quick and easy recipe to use them up. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The tomatoes added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making thi


tesfanesh kifle
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Loved this recipe! The green beans and tomatoes added a fresh, vibrant flavor to the penne. I also loved the addition of Parmesan cheese, which gave the dish a creamy, rich flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again!