Pesto Pasta With Green Beans And Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 pound dry penne pasta
• 4 red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup pesto
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. remove from heat, drain, and return to the pot.
• bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the potatoes about 7 minutes. place the green beans in the saucepan with the potatoes. continue cooking about 3 minutes. drain the partially cooked potatoes and green beans, and set aside.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic about 1 minute. stir in the potatoes and green beans. season with salt and pepper. cook and stir until potatoes and beans are tender and lightly browned.
• toss the potato mixture into the pot with the drained pasta. mix in the yogurt, pesto, and parmesan cheese. reserve a little parmesan to sprinkle on top when serving.