Comments on Quatro Fromaggio and Other Disgraces on the Menu: Pesto, Potatoes and Green Beans Pasta

Thanks Pola, you're right - it probably lasts ...

2011-09-14T22:23:21.464-07:00

Thanks Pola, you're right - it probably lasts a little longer, if you can control yourself!

I will confess that I keep pesto in the fridge muc...

2011-09-14T09:59:22.602-07:00

I will confess that I keep pesto in the fridge much longer than a couple of days and also that I freeze it including the cheese. It is not as good as using all the appropriate care to preserve it, but is still more than acceptable.

Nami, you're going to love it. Pesto is the se...

2011-09-05T22:32:00.270-07:00

Nami, you're going to love it. Pesto is the second most famous pasta sauce outside of Italy; inside of Italy it's hard to say which sauce is the most popular - it depends on the region, I suppose.

I knew pesto sauce but didn't know this was th...

2011-09-05T21:40:10.602-07:00

I knew pesto sauce but didn't know this was the 2nd popular pasta sauce. Interesting. I learned a lot about my favorite Italian food on your blog. I have never made pesto sauce before so I have to keep this recipe for my first trial!

Paolo - Thank you for the very kind mention. I am...

2011-08-30T21:29:01.336-07:00

Paolo - Thank you for the very kind mention. I am actually one of those purists. I agree with your comment about the undesirable minty flavor with many other types of basil.

Thanks for your comments! Juci, let me know - I&#...

2011-08-27T21:05:20.407-07:00

Thanks for your comments!

Juci, let me know - I'm sure it'll turn out perfect; you'll see how easy it is :)

trive, I completely agree on pesto in a jar. And there is no fresh or frozen options that I know of... The only possibility is to make it fresh!

Giulia, thanks for your feedback. I've had pesto lasagna - delicious - but I never thought of adding potatoes and beans, it must be really good.

Your pesto description is perfect, especially the ...

2011-08-27T12:51:43.281-07:00

Your pesto description is perfect, especially the indications about making it with blender!
I love your recipe... I make pesto, potatoes and green beans lasagna, too! Delicious!

great post Paolo. I am really getting tired of pre...

2011-08-26T09:50:54.644-07:00

great post Paolo. I am really getting tired of pre-made pesto sauce, even if i add some fresh ingredients to it (walnuts, extra virgin olive oil and parmigiano), most of the times i am disappointed: it is not like the fresh pesto sauce that you can find in Italy... Next time i will try your recipe. btw, i love the one with green beans and potatoes.

Paolo, this looks amazing. As I grow my own basil ...

2011-08-26T01:41:09.983-07:00

Paolo, this looks amazing. As I grow my own basil in the kitchen window, I will follow your instructions and prepare home-made pesto :)

Thanks Roz! I am now following you, you have a nic...

2011-08-25T16:57:17.418-07:00

Thanks Roz! I am now following you, you have a nice blog - love the pictures! I also 100% agree on what you say about pesto. Keep up the good work!

Hi! I just discovered your blog and am now follow...

2011-08-25T16:51:23.888-07:00

Hi! I just discovered your blog and am now following you. I've got an Italian blog going too and would love it if you'd follow back so that we can talk all things Italian food and culture! Just made pesto this week and am so loving it! YUM!

Ciao, Roz from 'la bella vita'