Recently I was trying to figure out a vegan use for some lasagna noodles that have been sitting in my pantry for far too long when I came across some gorgeous recipes for Genoa's mandilli de sea or 'silk handkerchiefs.' I'm not one to be discouraged by having the wrong pasta, not having the equipment to make the right pasta, or having the wrong sauce on hand, so what follows below is a poor adaptation inspired by both the lovely pesto mandilli de sea recipes I read and the necessities of Lent. This hit the spot for my husband and I, so I hope it will do the same for you! (If nothing else it's a great use for leftover lasagna noodles!)