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Viewed: 27 - Published at: 8 months agoIngredients
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. 30 mL olive oil
- sprinkle of salt
- 3 cups 375 mL fresh basil, torn from stems, washed and dried
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup 250 mL Tre Stelle Grana Padano Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup 50 mL pine nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup 125 mL olive oil
- 1 md. Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 cubes
- 1 cup 250 mL fresh
- frozen green beans
- 1 lb. your favourite pasta ~ we used CapelliniTM
- Additional Tre Stelle Grana Padano for garnish,
- If desired
Method
- Garlic Chips: In a small skillet add oil and fry garlic slices until golden, being extra careful not to burn.
- Remove from heat and drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt.
- Pesto: In a food processor or blender, combine basil, garlic, Grana Padano, pine nuts and olive oil.
- Whirl until smooth.
- Set aside, or refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, add potato cubes and beans; cook for 5 minutes, add pasta to the same pot and cook until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and drain.
- Add sufficient amounts of pesto sauce and combine gently.
- Sprinkle with garlic chips and additional Grana Padano if desired.
- Makes 4 servings
