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Luca Past (Trennette al Pesto)

Luca Past (Trennette al Pesto)

3 cloves garlic
salt
45 leaves basil genovese
½ glass extra virgin olive oil
1 handful pine nuts
2 tbsp pecorino
2 tbsp parmigiano reggiano
1 pinch coarse salt
1 potato
100 g string beans
500 g trenette pasta
  1. 1. Add 3cloves garlic, a pinch of salt, and 45leaves basil genovese to a mortar.
  2. 2. Crush with a pestle to form a paste.
  3. 3. Incorporate ½ glass extra virgin olive oil into the mixture.
  4. 4. Add 1handful pine nuts.
  5. 5. Then some 2tbsp pecorino (grated) and 2tbsp parmigiano reggiano (grated), combining each one at a time with additional olive oil until a dense, creamy consistency is achieved.
  6. 6. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  7. 7. Add 1pinch coarse salt, 1 potato (diced), 100g string beans, and 500g trenette pasta.
  8. 8. Cook the pasta until al dente.
  9. 9. Reserve a bit of the pasta water and drain the rest.
  10. 10. Add the prepared pesto sauce to a serving bowl.
  11. 11. Add a splash of the reserved pasta water, followed by the pasta and veggies.
  12. 12. Toss everything together until well combined.

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