Trofie al Pesto
Serves 2
Trofie is Ligurian pasta, the name comes from the word ‘strufuggia’, meaning to rub, the pasta is rolled into thin twists. It’s fresh, so cooks in less than 4 minutes! Served with Basil Pesto (Pesto al Basilico), made from fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and Parmigiano Cheese.
Storage
Herts Pasta and sauces can be kept in the fridge for a maximum of 2 days. Alternatively, they may be frozen for up to 1 month before cooking.
Cooking Instructions
Put a large pan of water to boil, when boiling add a good pinch of salt.
Add the trofie and stir a few times with a fork, cook for 3 minutes.
Drain the pasta and add the pesto sauce (room temperature) in a mixing bowl,
gently scoop the trofie from the bowl to a plate with a spoon then add grated parmesan.
Ingredients
semolina (WHEAT), water, basil, extra virgin olive oil, Grana Padano (DAIRY) pine nuts (NUTS), salt, pepper
