Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes, and Green Beans

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2013, America's Test Kitchen TV

This classic dish comes from the Liguria region of Italy, where pasta and pesto are paired with a surprising ingredient: potatoes.

SERVES 6

TIME 1¼ hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

The idea of serving two starches together might seem unusual, but this dish from Liguria is the classic way to serve pesto. The starch from the potatoes lends body to the sauce, and the tender green beans add color and flavor. Red potatoes ...

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