Trofie

A short twisted Ligurian pasta for pesto genovese with potatoes and green beans.

Trofie is a short twisted Ligurian pasta in the shape of thin coiled strands. It is classically served with pesto genovese, potatoes and green beans, and also with cream and vegetable sauces.

Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product

By cooking method

Values below are per 100 g of the product in the selected preparation

Trofie, Raw: Calories 371.0 kcal, Proteins 13.0 grams, Fats 1.5 grams, Carbohydrates 74.7 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories371.0 kcal

Proteins13.0 grams

Fats1.5 grams

Carbohydrates74.7 grams

Trofie, Boiled: Calories 158.0 kcal, Proteins 5.8 grams, Fats 0.9 grams, Carbohydrates 30.9 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories158.0 kcal

Proteins5.8 grams

Fats0.9 grams

Carbohydrates30.9 grams

Yield: 100 g raw → 242 g cooked

Data: USDA FoodData Central

Recipes with this ingredient

Trophy with rabbit ragout and smoked cheeseItalian cuisine | Main courses

Recipe from Christian Lorenzini, chef of the restaurant Christian.

Pasta with pesto sauce, potatoes and green beansItalian cuisine | Pasta and pizza

Pasta with pesto sauce, potatoes, and green beans is a traditional Italian dish inspired by the cuisine of the Liguria region. The pesto sauce made from fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan gives the pasta a rich aroma and velvety texture. Potatoes add tenderness while green beans provide crunch and a hint of freshness. This combination makes the dish not only tasty but also nutritious. The pasta is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a cozy home dinner or an Italian-style lunch. It is served hot, sprinkled with parmesan that enhances its rich flavor. Such pasta is a true embodiment of simplicity and sophistication in Italian gastronomy.