Classic flour-and-water example
- Dough
- Flour, water and a little salt
- Accompaniment
- Pesto
Trofie
Trofie are tapered, twisted pasta pieces associated with Liguria and pesto.
- Shape
- Tapered twists
- Try with
- Pesto, potatoes and green beans
With or without chestnut flour
The regional tourism source documents both the basic dough and trofie avvantaggiate with chestnut flour.
Trofie avvantaggiate
- Dough
- Includes chestnut flour
- Accompaniment
- Pesto
A twist beneath the palm
La Mia Liguria describes a dough of flour, water and a little salt. Small portions are rolled into elongated pieces, then twisted by moving the palm across the work surface. The movement gives the tapered piece its curled profile.
Pesto with potatoes and green beans
The regional tourism site pairs trofie with pesto, while Italia.it describes the tapered twisted form with pesto, potatoes and green beans. Try that combination when you want the pasta and vegetables together. The regional account also documents a chestnut-flour version called trofie avvantaggiate.
Cook with it
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