Farfalle with Arugula Pesto

Ingredients

• 8 ounces yellow wax beans and/or green beans, rinsed, ends trimmed, and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 12 ounces dried farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• About 3/4 cup arugula pesto
• 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup yellow and red cherry tomatoes, stemmed, rinsed, and halved

Preparation

1. 1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 4 quarts water to a boil; add beans and cook just until barely tender to bite, about 1 minute. With a skimmer or slotted spoon, remove from water and transfer to a colander; rinse under cold running water until cool.
2. 2. Bring water back to a boil. Add farfalle and cook until tender to bite, 14 to 16 minutes. Drain.
3. 3. In a large bowl, mix pasta, beans, and 3/4 cup pesto. If more sauce is desired, add up to 1/4 cup more pesto. Top with cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.