Trofie with Carrot Cream

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Trofie with carrot cream. A complete dish: discover the pleasure of a pasta plate with the right amount of protein.
The carrot cream envelops the trofie in a spectacular match.
Whether you’re dieting or not, trofie with carrot cream are the ideal comfort food.
Easy and quick to prepare — you only need the time to cook the trofie and then everything will be ready.
Trofie with carrot cream are ideal for those who have very little time but still want to make a refined and elegant dish.
Nutritional information:
This combination perfectly reflects the balance of the Mediterranean diet, offering a mix of fiber, monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.

Here are the main benefits:
​Carrots, celery and onion: form the aromatic base (soffritto) and provide beta-carotene, potassium and flavonoids that protect the cardiovascular system and counteract inflammation.
​Almonds: replace saturated fats with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, essential for heart health and for keeping LDL cholesterol low.
​Cream cheese: provides a portion of protein and calcium, completing the amino acid profile of the dish.
​The combination of these ingredients ensures a low glycemic index and a high satiety power, typical of this dietary pattern.

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Trofie with carrot cream
  • Cost: Very inexpensive
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Cooking time: 20 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons
352.33 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 352.33 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 28.69 (g) of which sugars 4.63 (g)
  • Proteins 9.21 (g)
  • Fat 23.64 (g) of which saturated 2.07 (g)of which unsaturated 5.31 (g)
  • Fibers 3.96 (g)
  • Sodium 306.22 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 250 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

Let’s go shopping

  • 11 oz trofie
  • 10.6 oz carrots (about 5 medium)
  • 2 oz celery (about 1 stalk)
  • 1.5 oz onion (about 1/4 cup chopped)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3.5 oz cream cheese (or ricotta)
  • 1.5 oz almonds (chopped)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste curry
  • to taste chopped parsley

Trofie with carrot cream

Tools

We need a few tools to cook

  • 1 Pan set
  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Immersion blender
  • 1 Colander

Steps

Let’s go to the kitchen to prepare

  • Prepare the Trofie with carrot cream
    It’s easy and quick-
    The first thing to do is put the pot on the stove to cook the pasta.

  • In a smaller pot, put the chopped onion, chopped celery and chopped carrots.
    Pour in the oil and a small cup of water and let it flavor for 5 minutes.

    onion carrots celery
  • At the end of cooking add the almonds 

    Trofie with carrot cream
  • Adjust salt and pepper and let it flavor for another 3 minutes.

    Trofie with carrot cream
  • Add a teaspoon of curry and puree with an immersion blender.

    Trofie with carrot cream
  • Add the cream cheese, mix and

    Trofie with carrot cream
  • transfer the carrot cream to a pan.

    carrot cream
  • Lower the trofie into the boiling water and as soon as they are ready lift them out with a skimmer

    Trofie with carrot cream
  • and add them to the pan with the carrot cream. Toss over high heat and, if needed, add a ladle of the pasta cooking water.

    Trofie with carrot cream
  • Serve immediately with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

    Trofie with carrot cream are ready — enjoy your meal.

    Trofie with carrot cream

Storage

The carrot cream sauce can be stored up to 2 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.

Trofie with carrot cream

FAQ (Questions and Answers)

Trofie with carrot cream

  • Can I use this sauce with rice?

    Yes — a good Carnaroli rice would be ideal

    rice

Trofie with carrot cream

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The cooking blog Rita Amordicucina offers a wide range of recipes, with a particular focus on the cuisine of Northeastern Sicily and Messina. It specializes in fish recipes, pastries, and diet dishes, demonstrating how one can eat deliciously while maintaining a healthy weight. Its motto, "Do what you can with what you have, wherever you are," reflects its desire to teach cooking with limited resources. In addition to the blog, it has participated in television shows and food festivals.

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