Trofie with Pesto Genovese, Potato & Green Beans

Trofie al pesto con patate e fagiolini

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Preparation info
  • Serves:

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      55 min

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Pasta Therapy: Over 100 nourishing recipes for relaxation, calm and healing

By Isabella Barbato

Published 2026

  • About

This is the kind of pasta you find in Liguria’s homes and trattoria. It’s simple, seasonal and built on ingredients that speak to both land and tradition: hand-rolled trofie, tender green beans, soft potato and a basil pesto that’s fragrant and alive. Making it is a sensory experience: from the feel of the dough under your palm to the perfume of basil crushed in a mortar. Every element has its place, and the result is a dish that feels balanced and generous. If you prefer to skip the cheese