====== Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes with Pesto ====== \\ * 1 lb small potatoes - peeled and sliced 1/4" thick * 1 lb green beans - cut into 1" lengths * 1 lb linguine or other thick pasta * 1/2 cup pesto (enough for 1 lb pasta) * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) \\ - Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil. Add at least 2 Tbsp salt; add potatoes, and green beans and cook for 5 min. - Add pasta and stir. Cook until pasta is al dente. Check potatoes for doneness and cook an additional 1-2 min if required. - Drain water from pasta. Add pesto and stir. Add grated Parmesan and stir. Serve immediately. - Alt: 1/2 size batch \\ Serves: 5 Total Cook Time: 20 min. Source: NYT cooking app \\ \\ {{tag>food maincourse vegetarian}}