penne with green beans and basil

Name: Penne With Green Beans And Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) penne pasta, or bow tie; 1 pound(s) green beans, trimmed and each cut in half; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 tablespoon(s) water; 1 cup(s) loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 medium tomato, chopped; - small basil leaves for garnish

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21 Pinches

Patsy Fowler

Anderson, SC

Updated on Jul 26, 2012

this is a great side dish you can serve with anything

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta, or bow tie
1 pound green beans, trimmed and each cut in half
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon water
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
- small basil leaves for garnish

How To Make penne with green beans and basil

Step 1

in large saucepan, cook penne as label directs. meanwhile, in 12 inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling over high heat.

Step 2

add green beans and 1/2 teaspoon salt, heat to boiling. cook beans until tender, 8-10 minutes. drain beans. rinse beans under cold running water to cool slightly, drain again.
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