Green Bean Orzo Pasta
Spaghetti with kidney beans sauce.
Recipe Summary Green Bean Orzo Pasta
This is an easy, nutritious, warm, and slightly nutty pasta dish that pairs well with just about any meat. This recipe is very adaptable. Want garlic or onion? Add it! More pine nuts? Great! Flavored tomatoes? Do it. It will pretty much work with whatever you have or want.Ingredients | Pasta And Kidney Beans Recipe1 ½ cups orzo pasta1 (12 ounce) bag fresh green beans, trimmed3 tablespoons olive oil, divided½ cup pine nuts, or more to taste1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed½ cup grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon dried basilsalt and ground black pepper to tasteDirectionsBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir pine nuts until toasted and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.Combine orzo, green beans, pine nuts, tomatoes, remaining olive oil, Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.Substitute 1 can green beans for the fresh green beans, if desired.If the heat dissipates too much, simply reheat in microwave for approximately 2 minutes before serving.Info | Pasta And Kidney Beans Recipeprep: 15 mins cook: 15 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings
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