Rustic Genovese Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• basil pesto
• 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or as needed)
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• kosher salt
• pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 10 fresh thyme sprigs
• salt
• pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small russet potato, peeled
• 1 cup green beans, slided into 1/4 inch on bias
• 12 ounces whole wheat pasta (tagliatelle or fettuccine)