Baked Trofie

Baked trofie are a delicious dish from the Italian tradition, perfect for a flavorful dinner. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 400 g fresh trofie
• 200 g fiordilatte mozzarella
• 200 ml béchamel
• 100 g cooked ham
• 50 g grated Parmesan
• 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. Meanwhile, thinly slice the mozzarella and cut the cooked ham into cubes.
4. Once cooked, drain the trofie and place them in a large bowl.
5. Add the cooked ham, mozzarella, a bit of salt, pepper and a sprinkle of nutmeg to the bowl with the trofie.
6. Pour in the béchamel and mix well to combine all the ingredients.
7. Grease a baking dish with a little butter and transfer the trofie mixture to the dish, leveling it evenly.
8. Sprinkle the surface with grated Parmesan.
9. Bake the trofie and 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.

Interesting Facts

Trofie are a type of pasta typical of Liguria, often associated with the famous Genoese pesto sauce. This baked version is inspired by classic baked pasta preparations, enriched with melting mozzarella and the bold flavor of cooked ham. It is a dish that lends itself well to variations, allowing you to substitute or add ingredients according to taste, such as mushrooms, spinach or different types of cheese.