Perfect Pasta Pesto and Beans
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and wholesome recipe for Perfect Pasta Pesto and Beans. Featuring tender al dente pasta, crisp green beans, and creamy cannellini beans, this dish is brimming with texture and flavor. Tossed in a luscious pesto sauce and finished with savory grated Parmesan, it’s a quick, comforting meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. A touch of garlic-infused olive oil adds depth, while a sprinkle of black pepper and fresh basil leaves enhances the dish’s aromatic appeal. Whether served as a satisfying vegetarian main or a crowd-pleasing side, this easy pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and sure to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 200 grams green beans
- 200 grams canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 100 grams pesto sauce
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 10 leaves basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 2-inch lengths.
Step 3
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 5
Stir in the cannellini beans and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through. Season with half of the salt and black pepper.
Step 6
Return the drained pasta to the pot. Add the pesto sauce, cooked green beans, cannellini beans, and a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss everything together over low heat until well combined. Add more pasta water if needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning with the remaining salt and black pepper, if necessary.
Step 8
Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (996.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1907.3 |
| Total Fat 107.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 13.0g | |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4673.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 177.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.0g | |
| Protein 67.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 981.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1492.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories