Green Bean Pasta Salad with Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked casarecce pasta*
• 1/2 pound haricots verts (tiny green beans), cut in half lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 5 teaspoons lemon zest, divided
• 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted, salted pistachios
• 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups loosely packed arugula
• Toppings: roasted, salted pistachios; Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding green beans to boiling water during last 2 minutes of cooking time; drain. Rinse pasta mixture with cold running water; drain well.
2. 2. Place pasta mixture, thyme, and 3 tsp. lemon zest in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.
3. 3. Whisk together pistachios, next 5 ingredients, and remaining 2 tsp. lemon zest in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until blended. Drizzle over pasta mixture. Add arugula, and toss gently to coat. Serve with desired toppings.
4. *Penne pasta may be substituted.