This is an authentic cold pasta recipe using a chef-taught Genovese sauce. It's packed with seasonal green vegetables for a refreshing summer dish. We'll also show you how to make the Genovese sauce easily at home.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients (2 servings)

  • Fettuccine 80g
  • Green Asparagus 3-4 stalks
  • Green Beans 3-4 stalks
  • Zucchini 1/2
  • Basil 50g
  • Pine Nuts 10g
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese 1-2 tbsp

Seasonings

  • [A] Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2-3/4 cup
  • [A] Salt (to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil (to taste)

Steps

  1. Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and peel the tough outer layer.
  2. Trim the ends of the green beans.
  3. Cut the zucchini in half.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and dissolve salt (to taste).
  5. In the boiling water, first cook the zucchini. Then add the asparagus and green beans and boil for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  6. Once the asparagus is tender, remove it from the water.
  7. When the green beans reach your desired tenderness, remove them from the water. (Key Tip: Check for doneness by piercing with a skewer or tasting.)
  8. Remove the zucchini from the water as well.
  9. Place the basil 50g and lightly toasted pine nuts 10g into a food processor.
  10. Add [A] Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2-3/4 cup and [A] salt (to taste) to the food processor and blend until a smooth paste forms. (Key Tip: Adding cheese and garlic later allows for flavor adjustment.)
  11. The Genovese sauce is complete once it reaches a smooth paste consistency.
  12. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt (to taste), and cook the fettuccine 80g. (Key Tip: For cold pasta, boil for 1-2 minutes longer than the package instructions.)
  13. Cut the pre-cooked green vegetables (asparagus, green beans, zucchini) into long, thin strips so they can easily be mixed with the pasta.
  14. Immediately cool the cooked fettuccine in ice water.
  15. Thoroughly drain the cooled fettuccine with paper towels. (Key Tip: Excess water can dilute the sauce for cold pasta, so drain it well.)
  16. In a bowl, add 3 tbsp of the prepared Genovese sauce and mix with the cut green vegetables.
  17. Add the drained fettuccine to the bowl with the sauce and vegetables and toss quickly to coat.
  18. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt (to taste) and extra virgin olive oil (to taste) if necessary.
  19. Optionally, add grated Parmesan cheese 1-2 tbsp.
  20. Plate the pasta. Using a spoon and fork, twirl the noodles to create a tall mound, or arrange them horizontally. (Key Tip: Presentation is important for cold pasta, so aim for an elegant look.)
  21. Scatter a few basil leaves, used in the Genovese sauce, as a garnish.
  22. Finish by drizzling with extra virgin olive oil (to taste).

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