bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil on the stove
add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, then drain and put back into empty pot
heat a large skillet over low heat on the stove and coat the bottom with olive oil
slice the brussels sprouts into thin flat pieces (you can use a knife or a mandolin if you have one)
add the sliced brussel sprouts to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and bright green
In a separate large bowl add the drained pasta, pesto, sundried tomatoes, beans, and the brussels sprouts that have cooked in the skillet, mix well and serve!