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Trenette[edit]

A plate of trenette pasta with pesto sauce

Trenette is a type of pasta originating from the Liguria region of Italy. It is a long, narrow, flat pasta similar to linguine and is traditionally made from durum wheat flour and water. Trenette is often associated with the classic Ligurian dish "trenette al pesto," which features the pasta served with pesto, a sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.

Characteristics[edit]

Trenette is characterized by its flat, ribbon-like shape, which allows it to hold sauces well. The pasta is typically about 4 millimeters wide, making it slightly wider than linguine but narrower than fettuccine. The texture of trenette is firm and chewy, providing a satisfying bite when cooked al dente.

Culinary Uses[edit]

Trenette is most famously used in the dish "trenette al pesto," which is a staple of Ligurian cuisine. In this dish, the pasta is cooked and then tossed with pesto sauce, often accompanied by potatoes and green beans, which are cooked in the same pot as the pasta to absorb the flavors of the sauce.

Trenette al Pesto[edit]

Trenette al pesto with potatoes and green beans

To prepare trenette al pesto, the pasta is boiled in salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, potatoes and green beans are added to the pot during the last few minutes of cooking. Once cooked, the trenette, potatoes, and green beans are drained and mixed with freshly made pesto sauce. The dish is often garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

Variations[edit]

While trenette al pesto is the most traditional preparation, trenette can also be served with a variety of other sauces. Some popular alternatives include:

Trenette with Tomato Sauce: A simple preparation with a rich tomato-based sauce, often enhanced with garlic and basil.
Trenette with Seafood: Trenette pairs well with seafood sauces, such as those made with clams, mussels, or shrimp.
Trenette with Cream Sauce: A creamy sauce made with cream, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper can complement the pasta's texture.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Trenette''' is a type of [[pasta]] originating from the [[Liguria]] region of [[Italy]]. It is similar to [[linguine]] and [[fettuccine]] but is narrower in width. The name "trenette" is derived from the Genoese word "trenna", which refers to a long, narrow strip of pasta.
+== Trenette ==
-==Etymology==
+[[File:Trenette.jpg|thumb|right|A plate of trenette pasta with pesto sauce]]
-The term "trenette" is believed to have originated from the Genoese dialect. The word "trenna" in Genoese refers to a long, narrow strip, which is reflective of the shape of this pasta.
-==Description==
+'''Trenette''' is a type of [[pasta]] originating from the [[Liguria]] region of [[Italy]]. It is a long, narrow, flat pasta similar to [[linguine]] and is traditionally made from [[durum wheat]] flour and water. Trenette is often associated with the classic Ligurian dish "trenette al pesto," which features the pasta served with [[pesto]], a sauce made from [[basil]], [[garlic]], [[pine nuts]], [[Parmesan cheese]], and [[olive oil]].
-Trenette is a type of [[pasta]] that is long and narrow, similar to [[linguine]] and [[fettuccine]]. However, it is typically narrower than both of these pasta types. Trenette is traditionally made from a simple dough of [[wheat flour]] and water, although variations may include the addition of [[egg]]s or other ingredients.
-==Culinary Use==
+== Characteristics ==
-In [[Ligurian cuisine]], trenette is typically served with a [[pesto]] sauce, a specialty of the region. This dish, known as "trenette al pesto", is a classic Ligurian dish. Trenette may also be served with other sauces or ingredients, such as seafood or vegetables.
-==Related Terms==
+Trenette is characterized by its flat, ribbon-like shape, which allows it to hold sauces well. The pasta is typically about 4 millimeters wide, making it slightly wider than linguine but narrower than [[fettuccine]]. The texture of trenette is firm and chewy, providing a satisfying bite when cooked al dente.
-* [[Pasta]]: A staple food of traditional Italian cuisine, typically made from an unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs.
-* [[Linguine]]: A type of pasta similar to fettuccine and trenette, but elliptical in section rather than flat.
+== Culinary Uses ==
-* [[Fettuccine]]: A type of pasta popular in Roman and Tuscan cuisine, similar to trenette but wider in width.
-* [[Pesto]]: A sauce originating from Genoa, typically made with crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, hard cheese and olive oil.
+Trenette is most famously used in the dish "[[trenette al pesto]]," which is a staple of Ligurian cuisine. In this dish, the pasta is cooked and then tossed with pesto sauce, often accompanied by [[potatoes]] and [[green beans]], which are cooked in the same pot as the pasta to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
+=== Trenette al Pesto ===
+[[File:Trenette.jpg|thumb|left|Trenette al pesto with potatoes and green beans]]
+To prepare trenette al pesto, the pasta is boiled in salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, potatoes and green beans are added to the pot during the last few minutes of cooking. Once cooked, the trenette, potatoes, and green beans are drained and mixed with freshly made pesto sauce. The dish is often garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
+== Variations ==
+While trenette al pesto is the most traditional preparation, trenette can also be served with a variety of other sauces. Some popular alternatives include:
+* '''Trenette with Tomato Sauce''': A simple preparation with a rich tomato-based sauce, often enhanced with [[garlic]] and [[basil]].
+* '''Trenette with Seafood''': Trenette pairs well with seafood sauces, such as those made with [[clams]], [[mussels]], or [[shrimp]].
+* '''Trenette with Cream Sauce''': A creamy sauce made with [[cream]], [[Parmesan cheese]], and [[black pepper]] can complement the pasta's texture.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Pasta]]
+* [[Linguine]]
+* [[Pesto]]
+* [[Italian cuisine]]
 [[Category:Pasta]]
 [[Category:Italian cuisine]]
-[[Category:Ligurian cuisine]]
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