Plus, she shared her nutty tip for making the best pesto with whatever you have on hand.
Once you take the garlic out of the oven, allow it to cool before handling.
Lidia recommends using tongs to pull the pasta straight out of the pot rather than using a strainer.
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In the bowl, toss together the noodles with the pesto, then add the Grana Padano.
When the cheese is evenly incorporated, youre ready to dish up and dig in.
