Linguine With Green Bean Pesto Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup each packed fresh basil and parsley leaves
2 clovesgarlic, sliced
1/2 cup white wine or water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound linguine or spaghetti
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
1 In a large saucepan, bringthewaterand salttoa boil over moderate heat.
Add the green beans, cover, and cook for 8 minutes or until tender.
Let cool slightly but do not drain.
Transfer the green beans and their cooking waterto a food processor.
Add the basil, parsley, garlic, wine, lemon juice, oil, and pepper.
Whirl for 1 minute or until pureed.
Return to the saucepan and rewarm over low heat, adding a little water if the sauce seems too thick.
2 Meanwhile, bring a stockpot of unsalted water to a boil.
Add the linguine and cook for 8 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite.
Drain and transfer to a heated serving bowl.
Add the sauce and toss until coated.
Add the green beans, cover, and cook for 8 minutes or until tender.
Let cool slightly but do not drain.
Transfer the green beans and their cooking waterto a food processor.
Add the basil, parsley, garlic, wine, lemon juice, oil, and pepper.
Whirl for 1 minute or until pureed.
Return to the saucepan and rewarm over low heat, adding a little water if the sauce seems too thick.
2 Meanwhile, bring a stockpot of unsalted water to a boil.
Add the linguine and cook for 8 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite.
Drain and transfer to a heated serving bowl.
Add the sauce and toss until coated.
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