Subject: Linguine with Potatoes, Green Beans, and Spinach Pesto
From: "Dancer^" <[email-masked]>
Date: 20 Dec 1999 05:47:52 -0700
Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes

Linguine with Potatoes, Green Beans, and Spinach Pesto

6 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, divided
7 cups packaged spinach leaves, trimmed
1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz. uncooked linguine
3 medium (1/2 inch) cubed, peeled red potatoes
2 cups (2-inch) cut green beans

Place 3 tablespoons pine nuts, spinach, and next 6 ingredients (spinach through 
garlic) in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides of processor 
bowl once. With food processor on, slowly pour water and oil through food chute;
process until well-blended. Set aside. Cook linguine and potato in boiling water
6 minutes. Add green beans; cook additional 5 minutes or until potato is tender.
Drain. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons pine nuts, spinach mixture, and pasta 
mixture in a large bowl. Toss well to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if 
desired.  

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