Classic Pesto Pasta

1: Fill a large pasta pot with cool water and a generous amount of salt and add your potatoes, turn on high heat, and bring to a boil.

2: While the potatoes are cooking, make the pesto. In a blender, combine olive oil, basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and lemon, then blend until smooth.

3: When you can easily insert a fork into one of the potatoes, add the pasta to the pot and cook as directed on the bag.

4: 1 minute before the pasta is done, add the green beans to the pot and let blanch for 1 minute.

5: Strain the pasta, potatoes, and green beans, and add them to a large bowl with 1 cup of pasta water. Add your pesto and stir to combine. Allow the pesto to cool and absorb the liquid for 3-5 minutes before serving.