Trofie with pesto and steamed vegetables
Trofie with pesto, potatoes and green beans steamed separately instead of cooked in the pasta water.
Active time20 min
CookingNot specified
Total35 min
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Ingredients
- 150 g green beans
- 150 g potatoes
- 120 g basil pesto
- 400 g dried trofie
Preparation
Peel the potatoes and cut into small dice. Wash and trim the green beans, then cut into lengths.
150 g green beans150 g potatoes- vegetable peeler
- knife
Steam the potato cubes in a covered basket for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Add the beans for the final 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the trofie according to the packet, usually 10 to 12 minutes.
400 g dried trofie- steamer basket
- saucepan
- lid
- second saucepan
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. Off the heat, toss with the steamed vegetables and pesto. Loosen with a few spoonfuls of the reserved cooking water.
120 g basil pesto- cup
- colander
- mixing bowl
Allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Sources and credits
Photo: Au Menu — created with ImageGen at Roch’s request · Editorial permission from Roch for Au Menu; OpenAI terms
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