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Trenette with Pesto, Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe

Trenette with Pesto, Potatoes and Green Beans Recipe

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Trenette with Pesto, Potatoes and Green Beans

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves (about 2 bunches)
1/2 cup olive oil ( preferably extra-virgin)
6 tbsp freshly grated pecorino romano cheese (about 1 oz)
6 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 1 oz)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 medium russet potatoes (about 3/4 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 oz green beans, trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths
1 lb trenette
additional freshly grated pecorino romano cheese

Directions:

Finely grind basil, oil, 6 tablespoons each Romano and Parmesan cheeses, toasted pine nuts and minced garlic in processor. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. (Pesto can be prepared 2 days ahead. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto and refrigerate.)
Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to large bowl. Add green beans to same pot and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl with potatoes. Cook pasta in same pot until tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Transfer pasta to bowl with potatoes and green beans.
Whisk reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid into pesto. Add pesto to pasta mixture and toss thoroughly to coat. Transfer pasta to large platter. Serve, passing additional Pecorino Romano separately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	867.83 Kcal (3633 kJ)
Calories from fat	362.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.23g	62%
Cholesterol	12.6mg	4%
Sodium	301.98mg	13%
Potassium	621.73mg	13%
Total Carbs	102.61g	34%
Sugars	6.55g	26%
Dietary Fiber	7.34g	29%
Protein	25.01g	50%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	21%
Iron	1.9mg	10%
Calcium	207.7mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	295.66 Kcal (1238 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.71g	62%
Cholesterol	4.29mg	4%
Sodium	102.88mg	13%
Potassium	211.82mg	13%
Total Carbs	34.96g	34%
Sugars	2.23g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	29%
Protein	8.52g	50%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	21%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	70.8mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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