This pasta recipe uses trofie pasta, which, like basil pesto, comes from Liguria. It’s available in major supermarkets.
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Ingredients
- 350g trofie pasta or any short pasta shape
- 250g baby new potatoes
- 100g fine green beans
- 4 tbsp Classic basil pesto
- 4 tbsp Parmesan, finely grated, plus extra to serve
- Handful small basil leaves, to serve
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Method
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta for 8 minutes until starting to soften. Add the new potatoes and cook for 5 minutes more, then add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Drain the pasta, potatoes and beans and return to the pan. Add the pesto and Parmesan and toss. Scatter with basil leaves and serve immediately with extra Parmesan.
Nutrition
- 493kcals Calories
- 13.9g (3.2 saturated) Fat
- 18.1g Protein
- 78.6 (3.3 sugar) Carbs
- 0.3g Salt
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Reviews
I love this recipe because it is so yummy, in fact I am a little bit addicted to it at the moment!
I love this recipe because it contains double carbs!
I love this recipe because the shape of the pasta is so unusual. It also reminds me of my romantic honeymoon in Liguria
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