Ingredients 1 lb. Trofie or Trenette1 fresh potato1/2 cup cooked string beans Pesto prepared as follows: 1 bunch sweet basil2 tablespoons pinoli4 shelled walnuts2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese1 clove garlic1/2 cup extra virgin olive oilsalt, pepper Preparation Blend the above pesto ingredients until uniformly creamy**Cut the potato into thin slices.Bring a pot of salt water to a boil and add the pasta and the potato.Cut the string beans into pieces and steam.Add to the pasta and potato 2 minutes before the pasta is done.Strain but save some salt water. Add the pesto and mix.Add some of the salt water if too dry. Serve immediately. Serves four. Fresh ricotta may be added to the pasta and pesto just before serving. **If in a hurry or don’t have the ingredients to make your own pesto, try Pesto alla Genovese sold at our shopRecipe, courtesy of Italian Harvest
Trofie or Trenette al Pesto
Ingredients
Pesto prepared as follows:
Preparation
**If in a hurry or don’t have the ingredients to make your own pesto, try Pesto alla Genovese sold at our shop
Recipe, courtesy of Italian Harvest