Classic flour-and-water
- 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
Trofie can be made with flour, water and a little salt; the avvantaggiate version also includes chestnut flour.
Trofie avvantaggiate
- Dough
- Includes chestnut flour
- Accompaniment
- Pesto
| Classic flour-and-water | Trofie avvantaggiate | |
|---|---|---|
| Dough | Flour, water and a little salt | Includes chestnut flour |
| Accompaniment | Pesto | Pesto |
A twist beneath the palm
Make a dough of flour, water and a little salt. Roll small portions into elongated pieces, then twist them by moving your palm across the work surface. This gives each tapered piece its curled profile.
Pesto with potatoes and green beans
Serve trofie with pesto, potatoes and green beans when you want pasta and vegetables together. For a different dough, try trofie avvantaggiate, which include chestnut flour.
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