Trofie al Pesto
Trofie al Pesto pairs hand-rolled Ligurian pasta with a vibrant basil, pine nut, and Parmesan sauce for a fresh, nutty, and aromatic bite. The tender, twisted noodles catch the pesto beautifully, making each forkful bright and satisfying—perfect for a leisurely weekend meal or a summer dinner with friends.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Trofie al Pesto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, 1/4 cup water, eggs, olive oil, and salt for the pasta; pulse a few times until just combined. Pinch the dough to check if it sticks together and forms a small clump. If it is dry or crumbly, add more water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, until the dough just forms a ball.
- 2
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until it is smooth and springs back when poked. Wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and pinch off a small piece, about 1/2 teaspoon or smaller. Place it at the bottom of a wooden cutting board and, using your fingertips, firmly roll it up the board as if rolling it into a tube. When the dough reaches the base of your palm, keep pressure on it and pull it back and down the board at a 45-degree diagonal to form a spiral shape. Repeat until all the dough is shaped.
- 4
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the garlic and pine nuts and process until sandy in texture. Add the basil and oil and process until smooth. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until combined, then taste and add salt if needed.
- 5
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the trofie and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- 6
Toss the cooked trofie with the pesto and serve immediately.
- Calories 398.45 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 11.3 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 35.15 g 13%
- Total Fat 24.02 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 4.85 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 85.3 mg High 28%
- Sodium 147.49 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.18 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 0.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 136.6 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 134.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 70.8 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.98 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Trofie al Pesto is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 398.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Trofie al Pesto made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Trofie al Pesto?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 398.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Trofie al Pesto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Trofie al Pesto healthy?
- Trofie al Pesto has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 398.45 calories and 11.3 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 147.49 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.85 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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