Trofie are a type of traditional Ligurian pasta. Their spiral shape is designed to hold the sauce, especially pesto, making each bite rich in flavor. Genovese-style pesto is precisely the hallmark of this dish. Made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan (or pecorino) cheese and extra virgin olive oil, it represents the essence of true Mediterranean flavors.
In our recipe, we decided to offer a particular combination, but one that reflects the use of simple, seasonal ingredients: potatoes and green beans. Potatoes and green beans are added to this dish to give more texture and contrast in texture to the pesto, making it more nutritious but still balanced.
Have we inspired your curiosity? Read on to find out all the secrets of this one-of-a-kind dish enjoyed around the world!
