Pasta Genovese with Garlic Chips Recipe

Name: Pasta Genovese with Garlic Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Garlic Chips: In a small skillet add oil and fry garlic slices until golden, being extra careful not to burn.
2
Remove from heat and drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt.
3
Pesto: In a food processor or blender, combine basil, garlic, Grana Padano, pine nuts and olive oil.
4
Whirl until smooth.
5
Set aside, or refrigerate until ready to use.
6
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.
7
Remove from heat and drain.
8
Add sufficient amounts of pesto sauce and combine gently.
9
Sprinkle with garlic chips and additional Grana Padano if desired.

1031

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Pasta Genovese with Garlic Chips falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pasta Genovese with Garlic Chips

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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