Pesto Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pesto Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

½ pound dry penne pasta

4 red potatoes

cut into 1/4 inch slices

¼ pound fresh green beans

cut into 2 inch pieces

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic

minced

salt and pepper to taste

½ cup plain yogurt

⅓ cup pesto

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Italian Chickpea Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Pesto Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 574.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 19.6g 39%

Carbohydrates: 88.3g 29%

Dietary Fiber: 7.4g 30%

Sugars: 5.3g

Fat: 16.3g 25%

Saturated Fat: 4.5g 23%

Cholesterol: 12.9mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 405.7IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.9mg 69%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 44%

Vitamin C: 29.3mg 49%

Folate: 139.7mcg 35%

Calcium: 290.2mg 29%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 90mg 32%

Potassium: 966.9mg 27%

Sodium: 266.1mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 53%

Calories From Fat: 147

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.