We made the popular pesto pasta from Pixar’s Luca and it was an instant hit! This dish comes together super quickly and is a great meal to add to your weeknight rotation!
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
1 pinch coarse salt, plus more for boiling
¼ cup pine nuts (30 g)
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese
4 cups fresh basil leaf (160 g)
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (80 mL)
1 lb dried trenette (425 g), linguine pasta
1 large yellow potato, peeled and cut into 1 in (2.54 cm) pieces
1 cup green beans, cut into 1 in (2.54 cm) pieces
1 lemon, zested
Nutrition Info
Calories 739
Fat 28g
Carbs 100g
Fiber 7g
Sugar 6g
Protein 22g
How to Make It
1. Step
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Step
In a food processor, combine the pine nuts, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Pulse a few times, until the texture resembles panko bread crumbs. Add the Parmesan and pecorino and pulse a few more times to incorporate. With the processor running on low speed, add the basil and olive oil and process until the pesto has the consistency of thick cream.
3. Step
Add the pasta and potatoes to the boiling water and cook until the pasta is al dente and the potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes. Two minutes before the pasta is done, add the green beans to the pot to blanch. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and vegetables.
4. Step
Pour the pesto into a large serving bowl. Add a couple tablespoons of reserved pasta water and the lemon zest and mix well to combine, then add the pasta and vegetables and toss until well-coated in the sauce.
