pasta with pesto, peas, + sausage





















via real simple
12 ounces orecchiette
1 cup green beans
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces fully cooked Italian-style chicken sausage links, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pesto1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)

  Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding the green beans and peas during the last 3 minutes of cooking.     Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta and vegetables and return them to the pot.
  Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
  Add the sausage, pesto, Parmesan, and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water to the pasta and vegetables and toss to combine (add more cooking water if the pasta seems dry).