Rotelle with Beans And Pecans Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 1 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
 Skim milk1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pecans1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), minced
 Ground black pepper1/2 Teaspoon
 Dried basil1/4 Teaspoon
 8 ounces rotelle
 8 ounces tender young green beans
 Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoon, grated

Directions

In a blender or food processor, process the ricotta, milk, pecans, garlic, pepper and basil until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Set the sauce aside.
Cook the rotelle in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, about 10 minutes.
Drain and place in a large serving bowl.
Meanwhile, steam the beans until just tender, about 5 minutes.
Add to the rotelle and toss lightly.
Top with the sauce and toss well.
Sprinkle with the Parmesan.
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