Rustichella d'Abruzzo - Trofie

The most typical of Ligurian shapes, trofie are always served with pesto and green beans when in season. The name is derived from a Greek word meaning nourishment. Cooking time: 12-14 minutes. Traditionally served with pesto, little cubes of potatoes and string-beans cut the same length of the pasta. Wonderful served cold or in soups.

Since 1924, Rustichella d'Abruzzo has been making pasta the way it was meant to be made: with top-quality semolina, mountain spring water, bronze dies, and patience. Their slow-drying process (up to 56 hours at low temperatures) preserves the wheat's flavor and creates a texture that supermarket pasta cannot match. Now in their fourth generation, the Peduzzi family continues to honor the traditions of their grandfather Gaetano Sergiacomo.

Pairs with: Broccoli rabe, pesto, or a light vegetable sauce.
Perfect for: Regional Italian cooking enthusiasts and fans of pasta shapes with personality. At The Ambrosian Pantry (263 Josephine St, Cherry Creek, Denver), we carry this because it represents the best of its category. Shop in store or at theambrosianpantry.com.

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