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Trenette with Pesto, Beans, and Potatoes: Pesto Genovese (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil leaves , preferably picolo fino
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 pinch sea salt
5 oz ligurian extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh pesto
6 new potatoes
1 cup young green beans or haricots verts, blanched and refreshed
1 lb package trenette pasta

Directions:

To make the pesto: In a large stone mortar, place the pine nuts, basil, garlic, and salt and grind with a pestle until it forms a paste. Drizzle in the olive oil, beating the mixture all the while with a wooden spoon. This can also be chopped in a food processor before adding the oil. The pesto can be stored in jars, topped with extra-virgin olive oil, for several weeks.
To make the pasta dish: Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente and drain.
Add pasta to a cold pan along with the beans. Toss with pesto, red potatoes and let the hot pasta and beans warm the pesto and potatoes. Do not reheat. Add more extra-virgin olive oil, to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	592.82 Kcal (2482 kJ)
Calories from fat	375.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.7g	64%
Cholesterol	7.69mg	3%
Sodium	427.68mg	18%
Potassium	926.31mg	20%
Total Carbs	46.32g	15%
Sugars	10.59g	42%
Dietary Fiber	8.88g	36%
Protein	13.38g	27%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	18%
Vitamin A	3.7mg	124%
Iron	121.3mg	674%
Calcium	308.5mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.74 Kcal (832 kJ)
Calories from fat	125.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.98g	64%
Cholesterol	2.58mg	3%
Sodium	143.38mg	18%
Potassium	310.53mg	20%
Total Carbs	15.53g	15%
Sugars	3.55g	42%
Dietary Fiber	2.98g	36%
Protein	4.49g	27%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	18%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	124%
Iron	40.6mg	674%
Calcium	103.4mg	31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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