Pesto Pasta with White and Green Beans
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This recipe is very flexible. Add small white or cannellini beans, flat or regular green beans or broccoli can be used for the veg. There are many great prepared pestos that work great in this for a super fast meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb organic Penne Pasta
- fistfull of crisp Green Beans or other green Veg, rinsed and cut in half
- 1-2 cups rinsed and drained White Beans
- 8-10 Cherry Tomatoes
- 4-5 Tablespoons Prepared Pesto or Vegan Pesto
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Red Pepper Sprinkles to taste
- Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Bring a big pot of water to boil and add pasta.
- Cook and stir 9 minutes after return to boil
- Toss in the Green Beans or Veg, stir and cook 2 minutes longer
- Drain and toss in the tomatoes and Beans
- Gently mix in the Pesto and top with a splash of olive oil or Parmesan shavings
Recipe by Healthy Mama Cooks at http://www.healthymamacooks.com/932/