Ingredients

  • 2 red skin white potatoes, peeled and diced (desiree)
  • 150 g beans, washed and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 400 g fusilli
  • 1 bunch basil
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • salt & fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Method

  • Soak potatoes and beans until ready to use.
  • Bring large saucepan of water to boil, add salt, potatoes, beans and pasta.
  • Cook until pasta al dente and vegetqables tender.
  • Meanwhile put basil, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil in blender.
  • Puree until smooth.
  • Strain pasta mixture and return to saucepan.
  • Add pesto and stir through.
  • Season to taste and serve with parmesan cheese.