Linguine, Potato, Green Bean and Basil Pesto**********

This is a cheap and quick "peasant" style meal with the unusual combination of pasta and potato, making it a filling and hearty meal.  Great after a long day with  a bottle of your favorite.  If possible, I don't peel spuds as much of the nutrition is in the skin.

Serves 4:     Preparation time 15 mins:     Cooking time 25 mins

Trimming and slicing the beans is the time consumer here.

Ingredients:-

    4 Liters of salted water
    1- 2 large potatos diced
    350 g green beans, trimmed and sliced lengthwise
    500 g dried linguine or trenette
    190 ml basil pesto
    knob of butter
    1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan

Method:-

    Bring salted water to boil in a pot.
    Add the potato first and simmer for 12 minutes.
    Add the beans 5 minutes after the potato, to continue to simmer for 7 minutes.  (Total of 12 mins)
    Add the pasta to cook according to packet directions, bring to boil and then simmer until al dente.
    (Total approx 23 mins)
    Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of cooking water.
    Put half the pesto in a large bowl.
    Add the cooking water, potatoes, beans and pasta, and the butter, and toss well.
    Spoon the rest of the pesto on top, sprinkle with parmesan, lightly toss and serve immediately.

Inspired by the recipe from SBS:- Trenette with pesto, potato and green beans