Guest guest Posted December 8, 2000 Report Share Posted December 8, 2000 * Exported from MasterCook II * Green Beans & Walnuts with Spaghettini Recipe By : 366 Delicious Ways to Cook Pasta w/Vegetables Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pasta Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup shelled walnut halves or pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic -- minced 3/4 pound fresh Romano beans (a broad, flat green bean) OR 1 10-oz pkg of frozen Italian green beans, thawed just enough to separate 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound spaghettini 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese -- plus extra for table Put the walnuts into a small saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and drain well. Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the garlic until it's fragrant. Add the walnuts and continue sauteing for 1 to 2 minutes, without browning the garlic. Add the green beans and broth, cover, and cook on low until the beans are tender, about 10 minutes for fresh beans, 5 minutes for frozen. Season with basil, salt and pepper to your taste. Meanwhile, cook the spaghettini according to package directions. Drain and toss in the skillet with the bean mixture and the 3 Tbsp cheese. Spoon into a serving dish. Pass more cheese at the table. Per serv: 509 cal, 27 g fat (46% of calories), 3 mg chol, 322 mg sod - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : This is a good midwinter dish you can toss together quickly from freezer and pantry stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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