Fettuccine = ‘little ribbons’, literal meaning in Italian. Fettuccine is a ribbon-like pasta. Pesto is a sauce that originated in Italy. It traditionally consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, and hard cheese, all blended with olive oil.
Ingredients for 4 portions
| Qty | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0.500 | Kg | Fettuccini |
| 0.100 | Kg | Olive oil |
| 0.050 | Kg | Garlic |
| 0.200 | Kg | Vegetable stock |
| 0.100 | Kg | Pesto sauce |
| 0.200 | Kg | Parmesan cheese |
| 0.010 | Kg | Salt |
| 0.010 | Kg | Pepper |
| 0.01 | Kg | Basil leaf – fresh |
Method:
- Heat olive oil in the pan and add chopped garlic, cook till golden brown.
- Add vegetable stock and add seasoning.
- Add boiled fettuccini and fresh cream. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add pesto sauce, toss and remove from flame.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan on top after plating. Garnish with a leaf of basil.