Ziti with Pesto and Potatoes
The green beans and potatoes can be cooked 1 day in advance. Leave the potatoes whole and peel and chop them just before using. Add the potatoes and green beans to the boiling pasta 1 minute before the pasta is al dente, to heat them through. Drain the pasta and vegetables and then toss with the pesto as directed.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 white boiling potatoes, about 5 oz. total
- 2 Tbs. salt
- 3/4 lb. ziti, penne or other tubular pasta
- 1/3 lb. green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds
- 1 cup pesto sauce, homemade (see related recipe at left) or purchased
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese