Description

You will love all of the flavors in this simple, yet stunning, Italian inspired vegetarian dish. Potatoes, pasta and green beans in a balsamic pesto sauce make a wonderful one pot meal.

Ingredients

• Balsamic Pesto:
• 2 c. packed basil leaves
• 3 T. pine nuts
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 1 T. balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. (1/2 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste
• Pasta and Vegetables:
• 4 medium yellow potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• kosher salt
• 12 oz. green beans, cut into 1 - 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 10 oz. fettuccine
• 1 c. reserved pasta cooking water, divided

Steps

1. Balsamic Pesto:
2. In the bowl of a food processor, puree the basil, pine nuts, garlic and balsamic until finely chopped. With the processor running, add the oil in a stream until it's all incorporated. Scrape the pesto out of the processor; place in a bowl. Add the Parmesan cheese; mix. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Pasta and Vegetables: