Green Beans and Corn

Got from Real simple march 2011

Put 1 tb olive oil in skillet over med-high heat. Add 3/4 lb green beans cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths, 4 scallion whites, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until the green beans begin to soften, 5 - 7 minutes. Add 1 cup frozen corn and cook, tossing frequently, until the veggies are tender, 3 - 4 minutes. Fold in 4 scallion greens.

Pesto Orecchiette with chicken sausage

Got from real simple March 2011

12 oz orechiette
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas
1 Tb olive oil
8 oz fully cooked italian-style chicken sausage links, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pesto
1/2 cup grated parm

cook pasta, add green beans and peas during last 3 minutes.

Reserve 1 cup of cooking water, drain pasta and veggies, return them to the pot

Meanwhile, heat oil over med-high, add the sausage and cook until browned - 6 - 8 minutes

Add sausage, pesto, parm, and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to pasta and veggies and toss to combine. Add more cooking water if pasta seems dry.