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Wholemeal pasta spirals with rocket pesto, green beans and potatoes

Name: Wholemeal pasta spirals with rocket pesto, green beans and potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /italian
Ingredients: 300g chat potatoes, quartered; 300g wholemeal pasta spirals; 200g green beans, trimmed, halved; 150g tub rocket and cashew pesto; 1/3 cup (25g) freshly grated parmesan

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Wholemeal pasta spirals with rocket pesto, green beans and potatoes

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by Louise Pickford

Food stylist and author

Oct 03, 2015

For a healthier pasta option, try this recipe for wholemeal pasta spirals with rocket pesto, green beans and potatoes.

300g chat potatoes, quartered
300g wholemeal pasta spirals
200g green beans, trimmed, halved
150g tub rocket and cashew pesto
1/3 cup (25g) freshly grated parmesan

Method

1.

Place potatoes in a large pan of cold, lightly salted water, bring to the boil and cook for 5 minutes. Add the pasta and cook for a further 5 minutes, then add the beans and cook for a further 2 minutes or until the beans, potatoes and pasta are all just tender.
2.

Drain well, reserving 1/3 cup (80ml) cooking liquid, then return pasta, potatoes, beans and reserved water to the pan. Add the pesto and stir well until evenly coated. Season well, then divide among 4 bowls, top with parmesan, and serve.