Ingredients
- - 12 oz dried pasta of your choice
- - 2 cups basil pesto
- - 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- - 2 cloves garlic, minced
- - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- - Sea salt, cracked pepper, and fresh basil
Italy cuisine
Sweet Basil Pesto Trofie
Hand-rolled Ligurian pasta coated in a silky basil and pine nut pesto with a lemony finish.
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min
Servings: Serves 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cooking steps
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
- 2Saute garlic and aromatics in olive oil, then stir in basil pesto.
- 3Ladle in pasta water to create a glossy sauce.
- 4Toss cooked pasta through the sauce and finish with cheese and basil.
Chef notes
- - Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water to adjust the sauce texture.
- - Toast spices or tomato paste in oil for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
Pairings
- - Serve with charred lemon wedges
- - Pour a glass of Vermentino
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Protein: 18 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Carbs: 46 g