Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLuna Blu Ristorante ItalianoFarfalle Genovese Recipe

Farfalle Genovese Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Bowtie pasta tossed with a homemade creamy pesto sauce

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Creamy Element

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add the farfalle pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 10-12 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.

Making Pesto Sauce

  1. 4

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.

  2. 5

    Add Olive Oil

    With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  3. 6

    Season Pesto

    Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the pesto mixture. Blend again until everything is well combined.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 7

    Mix Pasta and Pesto

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked farfalle pasta with the pesto sauce.

  2. 8

    Add Cream

    Pour in the heavy cream and mix until the pasta is well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

  3. 9

    Final Taste Adjustment

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the farfalle genovese warm, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and pine nuts if desired.

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