Spaghetti Genovese PT30M https://img5.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1106/eb/0/843205/300x200x90.jpg Traditionally, this Italian pasta recipe combines pasta and pesto with potatoes and green beans. In our recipe for Spaghetti Genovese we give pesto a nutritional boost by adding spinach and toss it all together with fiber-rich whole-wheat pasta for a warm, comforting weeknight meal. Serve with escarole and radicchio salad. 6 servings Ingredients: ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper ½ cup prepared pesto 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup thinly sliced new or baby potatoes (about 4 ounces) 8 oz. whole-wheat spaghetti 2 cups packed baby spinach

Spaghetti Genovese

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( By Ellie )

Traditionally, this Italian pasta recipe combines pasta and pesto with potatoes and green beans. In our recipe for Spaghetti Genovese we give pesto a nutritional boost by adding spinach and toss it all together with fiber-rich whole-wheat pasta for a warm, comforting weeknight meal. Serve with escarole and radicchio salad.

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Calorie 333 Kcal
Prep Time 20 Mins
Cook Time 10 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- ½ cup prepared pesto
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup thinly sliced new or baby potatoes (about 4 ounces)
- 8 oz. whole-wheat spaghetti
- 2 cups packed baby spinach

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03 Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook just until wilted, about 45 seconds. Use a slotted spoon or fine sieve to transfer the spinach to a blender. Return the water to a boil and add spaghetti and potatoes. Cook, stirring once or twice, until almost tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Add green beans and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
Step 2

When the spaghetti and vegetables are almost done, carefully scoop out 1 cup of the cooking liquid from the pot. Pour ½ cup of the liquid into the blender and add pesto, pepper and salt. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
Step 3

Drain the spaghetti and vegetables and return to the pot; stir in the pesto mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently, until the sauce is thickened and the pasta is hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add more of the cooking liquid, as desired, for a thinner sauce.

04 Author

Ellie

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Spaghetti Genovese

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