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Pesto Pasta & Potatoes

It's day two of #BBQWeek and today I'm serving up a sensational side dish, Pesto Pasta & Potatoes! My grill has a side burner but if yours doesn't you can definitely cook this one indoors.

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I chose baby Dutch yellow potatoes but it would be great with red or purple too.  I had frozen steam in bag green beans on hand, we're still a while away from getting fresh local green beans.

Since my guys are allergic to nuts I have to choose my pesto carefully.  My favorite right now is the Classico brand. It's delicious and comes in the most adorable little jars.

 

You could also use a tri color pasta or other shapes, just choose something that the pesto and cheese can grab onto. It's fantastic hot or chilled. I served it alongside Grilled Buttermlk Chicken and I'll be sharing that recipe tomorrow.

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Pesto Pasta & Potatoes

Pesto Pasta & Potatoes
Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds baby Dutch yellow potatoes, halved
  • 12 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
  • 3 cups cut fresh or frozen green beans
  • 1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) prepared pesto
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  3. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water; add to potatoes. Toss with pesto, cheese and enough pasta water to moisten.

Notes

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pesto-pasta-potatoes/ 

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  1. ChrisJune 26, 2022 at 12:43 PM

    This is such an interesting combination of ingredients. I wouldn't think of potatoes and pasta with green beans. But it sounds delicious! Especially with the pesto there.

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