TROFIE originate from the comune of Sori in the western region of Liguria. Despite the close proximity of Sori to the west coast’s port city of Genova, trofie were not commonly found in Genova until the mid-20th century. The word trofie, pronounced trof·ee·eh, comes from the Ligurian word ‘strufuggiâ’, meaning ‘to rub’, which is a reference to how the dough is prepared.
Trofie get their unique, twisted shape by rolling and rubbing on a wooden board.
Trofie are traditionally served with pesto works well with cream, butter and rich tomato sauces too.