Ligurian Pasta with Pesto and Green Beans

Ingredients

• For the Pesto:
• 1 ounce (25-30 grams) Basil leaves (a good bunch)
• 1/4 cup Fruity, flavorful extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
• 1 tablespoon Grated Pecorino (or use more Parmesan)
• 1 handful Lightly toasted walnuts or pine nuts
• 1 small garlic clove (or half a big one)
• a pinches of salt
• For the Pasta:
• 8.5 ounces (240g) Long shaped pasta (like Linguine or Tagliolini)
• 1 handful Coarse salt, for the pasta water
• 2 tablespoons Reserved starchy pasta water
• 6 ounces (170g) Green beans, trimmed
• (Extra) one medium potato, peeled and diced
• (Extra) More Parmesan, for serving

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