Fabri's Perilla Leaf Pesto Trofie Pasta

An authentic pasta dish combining handmade trofie, crafted with traditional Italian techniques, and a vibrant pesto made from fragrant Korean perilla leaves.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • When making the pesto, avoid over-blending—the friction heat can turn the perilla leaves dull and dissipate their fragrance; pulse lightly and briefly.
  • If making fresh pasta is too laborious, you can substitute store-bought short pasta like penne or fusilli.
  • Always turn off the heat when mixing the pasta and pesto; use the residual heat of the pasta water to melt the cheese, which prevents the sauce from separating and keeps it creamy.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to try making pasta completely from scratch using an authentic Italian method.
  • Those seeking a special one-bowl meal that combines the subtle fragrance of perilla leaves with the deep savoriness of cheese.

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