Trofie A La Genovese Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 packed cup fresh Genovese basil leaves (use small young leaves for better flavor)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (fine grind)
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (imported if possible)
• 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese (imported if possible)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (Italian preferred)
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup Idaho potatoes
• 1 cup small string beans (preferably haricot vert)
• 1 pound dried trofie pasta (or trenette pasta)