Pasta di Olive

It is now possible to buy pasta di olive (olive paste), which is often called paté di olive. These sauces are produced with great care in the Ponente and are now exported. However, many people like to make their own sauce and give it personal touches. You will see that it looks like black caviar, and is very popular on toasted bread or crostini. When served with pasta, the classic combination is with farfalle (butterflies) or with penne. Many Ligurians add a dash