Step 1

Over medium to high heat, bring a medium pot of water to a boil. When it boils, add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt then drop the green beans. Cook for 5 minutes then take them away with a slotted spoon and drop them in a bowl with a lot of ice to blanch them. When they cool down, drain them and set the green beans aside.

Step 2

In the same pot of boiling water, cook the pasta. Follow the cooking time to make them al dente. When they are cooked, drain.

Step 3

In the serving bowl, mix the hot pasta, green beans, pesto, almonds and basil.

Step 4

Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately.