The first Fusillo shape appeared in southern Italy, and was born from the idea of rolling spaghetti on a knitting tool. Only latter, due to preferences and habits of the different Italian regions, the Fusillo evolved and changed. Barilla, Italy's most loved pasta, reinterpreted their shape giving them their characteristics spiral shape, according to Italy's north-centre traditions. Moreover, thanks to Barilla's long experience in the research and choice of the best durum-wheats, it made it become an unmatchable pasta, always al dente (this means that the best way to know when the pasta is cooked correctly, it must offer little resistance "to the bite") according to the authentic Italian tradition.
The Shape
Fusilli Barilla distinguish for their shape that twists as a spiral in subtle curves twirling pleasantly after one another. This particular shape allows Fusilli to embrace the most refined sauces as the most simple ones, superbly valuing each dish. With Fusilli all becomes perfect, even the most audacious combinations.
Suggestions for use
Fusilli are perfect with rich sauces made with meat or ricotta cheese (a fresh sweet cheese similar to cottage cheese), revealing their ductile and extroverted personality also in fresh pasta salads. Vegetables diced in small pieces, spices, and tuna fish, glide within the spirals accompanied by the velvety notes of raw olive oil. If you're looking for a brilliant idea for an every day dish, Barilla suggests you try them with its Barilla Basilico sauce, flavoured with fine herbs. The most simple recipe to taste an authentic Italian pasta, yet one of the most fresh and lively. If you desire a more refined recipe, prepare Fusilli with asparagus and ham: cooking al dente (this means that the best way to know when the pasta is cooked correctly, it must offer little resistance "to the bite") both pasta and asparagus, enriching the recipe with the delicate flavour of ham: a dish that will be applauded by all lovers of good Italian cuisine. Because where there is Barilla, there is Italy. |
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