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Pesto Genovese – My Favorite Summer Pasta

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One of the joys of summer is growing my own basil – which means that fresh Pesto Genovese is always an option for dinner.  My favorite way to turn pesto into a full-blown meal worthy of company is to add cubed Yukon Gold potatoes,  green beans, and oven roasted tomatoes, before topping my finished penne pasta with luscious, creamy basil burrata from my friend, Zack Gadberry, cheesemaker extraordinaire at UAV.

Although this meal can be made in roughly 30-40 minutes, timing is crucial so that you don’t overcook your potatoes and green beans.  Here’s the plan . . .

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/ By Nancy Olah

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/ By Nancy Olah

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/ By Nancy Olah

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/ By Nancy Olah

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/ By Nancy Olah

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/ By Nancy Olah

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/ By Nancy Olah

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/ By Nancy Olah

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/ By Nancy Olah

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/ By Nancy Olah

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