You can experience the flavor of the sun drenched Ligurian Rivera with La Bella Angiolina Basil pesto. Consistantly voted a Taste of Cositutti favorite, it continues to be a best seller because of its authentic flavor and versatility. Often listed as one of the top 5 items in the Italian cupboard , you can use it as a topping for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, chicken and fish. Pesto is a quick way to add a new dimension to your meals.
See detailed description for a traditional Ligurian recipe for Trofie Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes and String Beans.
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La Bella Angiolina Basil Pesto
Made in:Liguria
Made with small leaf basil, extra virgin olive oil, Italian pine nuts and pecorino cheese, La Bella Angiolina Basil Pesto gives an extraordinary flavor to all your dishes from pasta to pizza and makes a delicious bruschetta topping alone or with ripe tomatoes and fresh mozarella cheese.
Trofie pasta is the legendary accompaniment to basil pesto so be sure to add a package of La Bella Angiolina Trofie Pasta to your shopping cart to experience this classic Ligurian favorite.
Trofie Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes and String Beans
Boil 1/2 lb small peeled red new potatoes, sliced in 1/2 inch pieces and 1 cup trimmed halved green beans in salted water until tender. Remove cooked vegetables with slotted spoon and use boiling water to cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water to loosen sauce if needed) and return vegetables to the pot with pasta. Add 5-6 T of La Bella Angiolina Basil Pesto, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and a few tablespoons at a time of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen sauce. Toss and serve immediately with grated parm or pecorino.
Manufacturer: La Bella Angiolina
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