A-M's One Pot Pasta

One of my cyber playgroup buddies passed on this recipe which went down extremely well with her family.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄4 cups pasta, eg farfalle
• 3  cups water
• 2  teaspoons  chicken flavoured  vegetable stock powder
• 7  ounces basil pesto
• 2  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 15  ounces cannellini beans, cooked
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
•  ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine pasta, water and stock powder in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Cook, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender and broth has reduced to about 1/2 cup; do not drain.
4. Reduce heat; add pesto.
5. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has reduced slightly.
6. Stir in tomatoes and beans.
7. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
8. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.
9. Season with ground black pepper.