Ziti With Pesto And Potatoes
This vibrant and flavorful dish combines tender potatoes, al dente pasta, crisp green beans, and a delicious pesto sauce. A perfect harmony of textures and tastes, this recipe is a delightful celebration of fresh ingredients coming together to create a satisfying and comforting meal. Enjoy the rich flavors of the pesto sauce paired with the earthy potatoes and the refreshing crunch of green beans in each bite. Serve this dish to your loved ones and savor the deliciousness of this delightful pasta creation.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 white boiling potatoes, about 5 oz. total
- 2 Tbs. salt
- 3/4 lb. ziti, penne or other tubular pasta
- 1/3 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds
- 1 cup pesto sauce, homemade (see related recipe at left) or purchased
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
- <b>Cook the potatoes</b>
- In a saucepan, add the potatoes with cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes. When they are cool enough to handle, remove the skins and cut the potatoes into cubes.
- <b>Cook the pasta and green beans</b>
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the salt and pasta to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until al dente, according to the package instructions. Add the beans to the boiling water about 5 minutes before the pasta is ready.
- <b>Finish the dish</b>
- Drain the pasta and beans, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- In a serving bowl, mix a few tablespoons of the cooking water with the pesto. Add the potatoes, pasta and beans and toss to combine. Add as much of the remaining cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce. Serve, passing the cheese at the table. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Pasta</i>, by Julia della Croce (Oxmoor House, 2006).
Yield
Serves 4.
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