Trofie with pesto, potatoes and green beans
The Ligurian way with pesto: twisty pasta cooked with potatoes and green beans in the same pot.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.59 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Blend the basil, garlic, pine nuts and a pinch of salt until finely chopped. Add the parmesan and oil and pulse to a loose paste.
- 2
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Add the pasta and cook as the packet says, adding the beans for the last 4 minutes.
9 min - 4
Keep a mug of the cooking water, then drain.
- 5
Toss everything with the pesto and a splash of water until glossy. Serve straight away.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.