Best Recipe for Multi-Grain Penne with Hazelnut Pesto, Green Beans, and Parmesan
Ingredients
- 2 cups (packed) fresh Italian parsley
- 2/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 14.5-ounce box multi-grain penne
- 1 8-ounce bag trimmed French green beans (haricots verts)
- 2 bunches green onions, sliced
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Blend first 5 ingredients and 1/3 cup oil in processor until nuts are finely chopped. Season pesto with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Add beans; cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Drain pasta and beans; reserve 1 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta and beans to pot. Toss with pesto, onions, 3/4 cup cooking liquid, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
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