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Peel potatoes and cube(cut to 3/4 to 1 inch pieces). Boil potatoes in salted water till tender. Do not
over-cook. Meanwhile, steam string beans till tender but still crisp and set aside with potatoes. In a
heavy skillet or cast iron frying pan, heat oil and add halved cloves of garlic and finely chopped onion.
Saute till golden crisp. Meanwhile, cook pasta noodles in salted water with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook
aldente(cooked just right). Drain Pasta, add potatoes, string beans and toss gently. Add butter to heated
garlic and onion sauce to melt. Pour sauce over pasta mixture, add pepper, parmesan cheese and work through
very gently. Serve with extra parmesan cheese and french bread. Serves 6 to 8.
Options: To add a Pesto flavor, sprinkle with 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil(basilica) and toss gently
to coat.
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