Poached Idaho® Potatoes with Trofie Pasta, Green Beans and Pesto | Idaho Potato Commission

Poached Idaho® Potatoes with Trofie Pasta, Green Beans and Pesto | Idaho Potato Commission

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Put potatoes in heavy-bottomed pan; add enough olive oil to cover potatoes. Heat oil to just below a simmer, about 200ºF. (Do not let oil reach a higher temperature or potato jackets will be too...

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium Idaho® potatoes, unpeeled, washed, rubbed clean and dry
  • 4 cups extra-virgin olive oil, or enough to cover potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 1 pound trofie pasta (penne, gemelli or orecchiette may be substituted)
  • 26 green beans, trimmed and washed
  • Ice water
  • 4 ounces crème fraîche
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Pinch coarse sea salt
  • Pesto
  • 1/2 pound fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or blanched almonds (optional)
  • 1 lemon, zested and then juiced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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