Baked Trofie

Baked Trofie is a delicious dish from the Italian tradition, perfect for a dinner full of flavor. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 400 g of fresh trofie pasta
• 200 g of mozzarella fiordilatte
• 200 ml of béchamel sauce
• 100 g of cooked ham
• 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Nutmeg to taste
• Butter for greasing

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the trofie until al dente.
3. In the meantime, thinly slice the mozzarella and dice the cooked ham.
4. Once cooked, drain the trofie and place them in a large bowl.
5. Add to the bowl with the trofie the cooked ham, mozzarella, a bit of salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
6. Pour the béchamel sauce and mix well to blend all the ingredients.
7. Grease a baking dish with some butter and transfer the trofie mixture into the dish, leveling it well.
8. Sprinkle the surface with grated Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake the trofie in the oven and let them cook for about 20 minutes or until the surface is golden and crispy.
10. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Curiosity

Trofie is a type of pasta typical of Liguria, often associated with the famous Genoese pesto sauce. This baked version is inspired by the classic baked pasta preparations, enriched with stringy mozzarella and the strong taste of cooked ham. It is a dish that adapts well to variations, being able to substitute or add ingredients based on personal tastes, like mushrooms, spinach, or different types of cheeses.