"This pasta salad is a clever take on a well-loved soup. Because it's served at room temperature, it makes a great side dish at a picnic or barbecue. It's colorful and extremely flavorful, with pesto, beans, and vegetables...."
INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces fingerling or baby red potatoes
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8 ounces green beans, cut in half
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1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 pound gemelli or tubetti (or any short pasta you choose)
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1/2 cup pesto
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one 15 1/2-ounce can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
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one 6-ounce jar roasted peppers, sliced into strips
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salt and pepper to taste