Recipe for Trofie with Potato, Beans and Pesto 
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Yield:
6 servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
FOR THE BASIL PESTO ----------------
1/2 tsp Coarse sea salt
1 lrg Pot basil
2 x Cloves garlic, peeled
50 gm Pine kernels, lightly toasted (2oz)
1 x 60 grams pac grated parmesan cheese
150 ml Olive oil, (1/4 pint)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
----------------- TO ACCOMPANY THE BASIL PESTO ----------------
1 tsp Salt
1 x 500 gram pac dried trofie
1 med Sized potato, peeled and cut into 1cm (1/2 inch) dice
1 x 200 gram pac fine green beans
Instructions:
Instructions: Place all the pesto ingredients except the olive oil and seasoning into a food processor bowl, process until all the ingredients are mixed, then with the motor running, gradually add in the olive oil, then season.

Place a saucepan of hot water over a moderate heat add 1 teapsoon of salt and bring to the boil.

Add the trofie and cookas per pack instructions, adding the potatoes 5 minutes before the cooking time is complete, followed by the beans 2 minutes before the cooking time is complete.

Drain the pasta reserving 2-3 tablespoons of the liquid. Return the pasta to the pan, then stir in the pesto. Serve immediately with parmesan shavings.

Notes Alternative suggestionIf you do not wish to make your own pesto simply use two tubs of chilled pesto which you will find in the deli chiller cabinets.

NOTES : A traditional regional dish incorporating fresh pesto, potatoes and beans.

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