Linguine With String Beans, Boiled Potatoes and Pesto

Name: Linguine With String Beans, Boiled Potatoes and Pesto
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 3 tablespoons lightly toasted pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic, green part removed; 1 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus some to serve at the table; 3 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino cheese; 1 pound linguine; 1/2 pound string beans, trimmed into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 3 medium boiled potatoes, cut into slivers about 1 1/2 inches long

By Moira Hodgson

Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

For the Pesto Sauce

2cups fresh basil leaves
3tablespoons lightly toasted pine nuts
2cloves garlic, green part removed
1teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
½cup extra-virgin olive oil
½cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus some to serve at the table
3tablespoons freshly grated pecorino cheese

For the Pasta

1pound linguine
½pound string beans, trimmed into 1½-inch pieces
3medium boiled potatoes, cut into slivers about 1½ inches long

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Preparation

Step 1
Put the basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender and mix at high speed. Scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula and mix again. Slowly add the olive oil and blend until you have an emulsion. Pour the mixture into a bowl and by hand, fold in the Parmesan and pecorino cheeses.
Step 2
Bring six quarts salted water to boil for the pasta. Steam the beans until they are cooked (about 10 to 15 minutes).
Step 3
Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with the pesto sauce. Fold in the string beans and the potatoes. Correct seasoning and serve with grated Parmesan cheese passed separately.