In 1980, pesto was basically unknown,” Recalls Johanne Killen, a member of the very first class ofBest New Chefs back in 1988. “The summer before we opened, we contracted a farmer in Little Compton to grow a field of basil for us. That’s how obscure it was—we had to make a special arrangement for pesto.” In this classic recipe, Killen employs starchy pasta water to thicken her fresh pesto into a sauce that clings to and flavors each strand of linguine, instead of pooling in the bowl. Thinly sliced green beans intertwine with the pasta, offering a refreshing crunch

July 2020

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Credit: Photo by Tara Donne / Food Styling by Chris Lanier / Prop Styling by Raina Kattelson

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total:
20 mins
Yield:
6
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high. Add green beans, and cook until just cooked through and tender, about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Using a spider, transfer beans to a colander, and set aside. Return water to a boil over medium-high, and add pasta. Cook, stirring often, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid; pour pasta and remaining cooking liquid into colander over beans. (This will warm the beans if they have begun to cool.)

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  • 结合欧芹、罗勒、橄榄油、大蒜、盐、一个nd cayenne in a food processor or blender, and pulse until pureed but still slightly chunky, 8 to 10 times. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl. Stir in pecorino Romano, and set aside.

  • Transfer pasta and beans to serving bowl with pesto, and toss to combine. Add some of the reserved cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, to loosen pesto, ensuring pesto evenly coats pasta mixture. Serve immediately, passing extra pecorino Romano at the table.

Make Ahead

香蒜酱可以up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Notes

Regular green beans are thicker than French haricots verts, but haricots verts may be substituted.

Suggested Pairing

Fresh, herbal Sauvignon Blanc.

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