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Trofie with Genovese pesto
Trofie pasta with basil pesto, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, pecorino and olive oil, served with potato and green beans.
- Preparation
- 20 min
- Cooking
- 25 min
- Waiting and resting
- 0 min
History
Trofie with pesto are a signature dish of Liguria. Genovese pesto is traditionally made by crushing basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheese and olive oil, and in the region this twisted pasta is often served with potato and green beans.
Ingredients
Preparation
- 1
Boil the potato in salted water for 5 minutes; add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes more.
- 2
Crush the garlic and pine nuts, gradually work in the basil, then add 60 g Parmigiano, 20 g pecorino and 100 ml oil until creamy.
- 3
Add 360 g trofie to the same pot and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente.
- 4
Reserve 120 ml cooking water, drain the pasta and vegetables, and toss off the heat with the pesto; add a little reserved water if needed.
- 5
Serve immediately, with a little grated cheese if desired.
Cooking tips
- Do not heat the pesto directly; toss it off the heat to preserve the fresh basil aroma.
References to consult
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