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Trofie al Pesto | Traditional Pasta From Liguria, Italy | TasteAtlas
Trofie al Pesto | Traditional Pasta From Liguria, Italy | TasteAtlas
Trofie al Pesto | Traditional Pasta From Liguria, Italy | TasteAtlas
Trofie al Pesto | Traditional Pasta From Liguria, Italy | TasteAtlas

Trofie al pesto

(Trofie with Pesto)

Trofie al pesto is one of the most famous, if not the most famous dish from the Italian region of Liguria. The dish is a combination of two elements: trofie, the Ligurian hand-rolled pasta made with flour and water, and pesto, a famous green sauce consisting of seven elements: basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, salt, and two types of cheese.


The authentic pesto Genovese should contain basilico Genovese, extra-virgin Ligurian olive oil, high-quality garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, and Pecorino cheese from Rome, Tuscany, Sardegna, or Sicily. Trofie al pesto is traditionally served in small portions, as a first course, where tiny trofie perfectly pick up pesto's fine consistency, resulting in a symphony of flavors in each bite.