Rustic Genovese Basil Pesto Pasta – KRISPR

Ingredients

• 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (or as needed)
• 3 cloves garlic (peeled and sliced thin)
• 2 Tbsp. pine nuts (lightly toasted)
• 2 Tbsp. cheese (heaping full Fontinella, or low-fat Parmesan cheese, grated)
• kosher salt (to taste)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 10 thyme sprigs
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 russet potato (small, peeled)
• 1 cup green beans (sliced)
• 12 oz. whole wheat pasta (Machamer recommends tagliatelle or fettuccine)