Grains & noodles · Dried

Trofie

Short, twisted Ligurian pasta of wheat flour and water; the traditional shape for pesto Genovese with potato and green beans.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: gluten

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodFusilli

    Drier and more uniform; less chewy, but holds pesto well.

  • T2 · GoodOrecchiette

    Different shape; cups the sauce instead of twisting through it.

  • T3 · In a pinchPenne

    Smooth tube; pesto clings less.

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