Description

Trofiette with Basil Pesto Genovese is an easy, authentic Ligurian one-pot meal featuring twisted trofie pasta with A vibrant sauce of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Pecorino Romano cheese, blended into a smooth paste, traditionally tossed with cooked potatoes and green beans for a complete, flavorful dish. You cook the ingredients together in one pan, adding reserved pasta water to achieve the perfect sauce consistency, then finish with extra Parmesan and olive oil for an authentic Italian experience.

How to prepare
Boil water: Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot.
Add vegetables: Add diced potatoes and cook for about 10 mins, then add green beans for 2-3 mins until bright green.
Cook pasta: Add the trofiette to the same pot and cook until al dente (check package directions).
Reserve water: Before draining, scoop out about a cup of starchy pasta water.
Combine: Drain the pasta and vegetables and add them to a large bowl or back into the pot (off heat). Add the pesto and toss, adding splashes of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
Serve: Finish with extra olive oil and generous grated Parmesan cheese.

Serving Suggestions
Add cream: For a richer sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream.
Wine pairing: Serve with a medium-bodied rosé or a Chardonnay, suggests

Pasta Origin: Italy.

Made with dehydrated ingredients. To be consumed after cooking.