Recipe Pesto Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes (Pasta)

Required Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound dry penne pasta
• 4 red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1/4 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup pesto
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparing/Cooking:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.
• Remove from heat, drain, and return to the pot.
• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil, and cook the potatoes about 7 minutes.
• Place the green beans in the saucepan with the potatoes.
• Continue cooking about 3 minutes.
• Drain the partially cooked potatoes and green beans, and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic about 1 minute.
• Stir in the potatoes and green beans.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook and stir until potatoes and beans are tender and lightly browned.
• Toss the potato mixture into the pot with the drained pasta.
• Mix in the yogurt, pesto, and Parmesan cheese.
• Reserve a little Parmesan to sprinkle on top when serving.

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