Ribbon Pasta With Pesto Sauce, Potatoes, and Green Beans

• 4 -6 quarts water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 12 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb ribbon pasta (linguini or whatever you have)
• 12 cup pesto sauce
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese (to garnish)

1. In a large pasta pot, bring water to a boil.
2. Add salt, potatoes, green beans, and cook until al dente -- tender but firm -- (about 2-4 minutes).
3. (Do NOT over cook or the potatoes will get mushy later!
4. ).
5. Add pasta.
6. Stir well.
7. Cook until pasta is al dente (about 8 minutes).
8. Drain pasta and vegetables in colander, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
9. Return pasta and vegetables to pot.
10. In small bowl, combine pesto sauce with just enough reserved cooking water to create a smooth consistency.
11. Then pour over pasta and vegetables and combine gently.
12. Mix well over low heat.
13. Transfer to platter or bowl, garnish with cheese, and serve immediately.

water, salt, potatoes, green beans, pasta, pesto sauce, cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ribbon-pasta-with-pesto-sauce-potatoes-and-green-beans-312772 (may not work)