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Mantarlı Risotto
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Trofie al Pesto
Ligurians pair twisted trofie pasta with basil pesto, pine nuts, garlic, cheese, olive oil, and a splash of pasta water.
Medium⏱️ 35 min📖 1 min readServes 4~520 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 13 min cook
- #Easy
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 35 min- Prep22 min
- Cooking13 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the pasta
- 400 gr Trofie pasta
For the pesto
- 2 demet Fresh basil
- 45 gr Pine nuts
- 1 diş Garlic
- 70 gr Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Olive oil
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.2 çay kaşığı(~6 ml) Salt
For the sauce
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Pasta cooking water
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Instructions
- 1
Pick the fresh basil leaves and dry them in a salad spinner until no water drips off.
- 2
Crush the pine nuts, garlic, half the salt, and basil in a mortar, or pulse briefly in a food processor.
- 3
Add the Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and black pepper, then prepare a loose pesto.
- 4
Boil the trofie pasta in salted water for 11-13 minutes, until it stays al dente.
13 min13:00 - 5
Reserve some pasta cooking water and drain the trofie pasta.
- 6
Toss the trofie pasta with the pesto and pasta cooking water in a wide bowl.
- 7
Serve the trofie al pesto immediately while the sauce still looks glossy.
💡 Tip: Do not crush the basil with a knife; if you do not have a mortar, pulse the processor briefly, because warmed pesto thickens and darkens.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve trofie al pesto on warm plates for dinner, with an optional tomato and arugula salad on the side.
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
15
g protein
63
g carbs
23
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 49%Fat 39%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Trofie al Pesto make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Trofie al Pesto take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 13 minutes; 35 minutes in total.Is Trofie al Pesto difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Trofie al Pesto have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 15g, carbs: 63g, fat: 23g.Which allergens does Trofie al Pesto contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Trofie al Pesto belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Trofie al Pesto need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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