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

Dik Tat
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Tarikul Islam
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less salt. The potatoes were cooked well, but they were a bit dry. Overall, this dish was just okay.


Pascaline Atta
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I loved this dish! The pesto was so flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mihai vlad Pislariu
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This dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I used a store-bought pesto and the potatoes cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Qasim CR7
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Yelsoma Akumperigya
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less salt. The potatoes were cooked well, but they were a bit dry. Overall, this dish was just okay.


Yuuji Villarosa
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I loved this dish! The pesto was so flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Drf Yui
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This dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I used a store-bought pesto and the potatoes cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mariya Tasbin
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Simon Nghinaundipula
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used a more flavorful pesto. The potatoes were cooked well, but they were a bit dry. Overall, this dish was just okay.


Fauzia Sultana
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pesto was so flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Katie Stout
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any kind of pesto that I want, and the potatoes always come out perfectly cooked. I highly recommend this recipe.


JENNIFER GAKII
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This dish was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pesto was so flavorful and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Boxen
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The pesto was actually really good, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


jagmohan 15
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The pesto was so flavorful and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I added some extra vegetables to the dish, such as broccoli and zucchini, and it turned out great. This is a great reci


Savannah Xiong
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This pesto pasta with potatoes is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The pesto is creamy and flavorful, and the potatoes add a nice heartiness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!