FBD

Pasta Asciutta

ItalianVegetarianEasy35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb fettuccine, tagliatelle, or trenette
  • 0.8 cup virgin olive oil
  • 12 clove fresh garlic, halved
  • 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
  • 6 medium Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb fresh string beans, steamed until tender
  • 1 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel and cube potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender; do not overcook. Drain and set aside. Steam string beans until tender but still crisp; set aside.

  2. 2

    In a heavy skillet, heat olive oil. Add halved garlic cloves and chopped onion; sauté until golden and crisp.

  3. 3

    Cook pasta in salted boiling water with 1 tablespoon olive oil until al dente. Drain.

  4. 4

    Add drained pasta to a large bowl with potatoes and string beans. Toss gently.

  5. 5

    Add butter to the hot garlic-onion sauce and stir to melt. Pour sauce over pasta mixture, add pepper and Parmesan, and work through gently.

  6. 6

    Serve with extra Parmesan and French bread. Optionally, sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil for a pesto flavor.