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| Photo: Copyright 2011, Jacapo Pandolfini |
This weekend, my boyfriend ( an antiques' dealer) and I went to Genoa. There was an oriental antique art auction, and we indulged, tasting the traditional dishes of this beautiful town. Pasta with pesto is the most popular dish.
Genoa is a place full of life with an important port and a long history. The soil and the sea breeze in this area create a basil crop with a stunning aroma. It gives this famous pesto sauce a genuine and full-bodied flavor.
Linguine with Pesto
1 pound linguine pasta
A bunch of fresh basil
Pine nuts
2 tablespoons Parmesan, grated
1 tablespoons Pecorino Romano, grated
1 clove garlic
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
1 medium potato, large dice
Green beans, cleaned, tips removed.
Cook potato and green beans in boiling, salted water until tender. Save the water.
Combine pine nuts, garlic and basil in a mortar or food processor, adding oil, cheese and pepper. Cook pasta in the pot of water used for the vegetables. When the pasta is ready, gently mix in the pesto, and serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Serves 4
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