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Bestin Fusilli 500g

Bestin Fusilli 500g

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Fusilli Pasta

Fusilli pasta is a short pasta shape made of tight, twisted spirals, mainly used in pasta bakes, pasta salads and chunky sauces. Many UK shoppers also call it pasta twists or spirals. It is an easy shape to keep in the cupboard for midweek dinners and packed lunches.

Why the Spiral Shape Works

Fusilli has grooves along its twists that catch and hold sauce. Smooth pasta lets thin sauces slide off, but these spirals pick up pesto, tomato sauce and cheese sauce in every bite.

The shape also stays firm and chewy when cooked properly. That makes fusilli a good choice for dishes that are mixed, baked or eaten cold.

Ways to Use Fusilli

  • Pasta bake with tomato sauce, vegetables and melted cheese
  • Cold pasta salad with tuna, sweetcorn, peppers and mayonnaise
  • Basil pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes
  • Creamy mushroom or chicken and leek pasta
  • Sausage and tomato ragù
  • Baked macaroni-style cheese pasta, using fusilli instead of macaroni

How to Cook Fusilli

Fusilli usually takes around 10 to 12 minutes to cook, but always follow the time on the pack. Use a large pan of boiling, salted water so the spirals have room to move.

Stir in the first minute or two to stop the twists sticking together. Taste one a minute before the time is up. Keep a cup of the cooking water, because a splash helps a sauce cling to the spirals.

For a cold salad, drain the fusilli and rinse it under cold water. Toss it with a little oil so it stays loose in the fridge.

Fusilli or Penne: Which Should You Choose?

Fusilli suits smooth, creamy or oily sauces, while penne suits chunkier sauces. The spirals grip thin and medium sauces well. Penne tubes hold larger pieces of meat and vegetables inside. For salads and lunchboxes, fusilli is easier to eat with a fork and less likely to roll around.

Fusilli Pasta FAQ

How long does fusilli take to cook?

Fusilli usually takes around 10 to 12 minutes in boiling water. Cooking times can differ between packs, so check the instructions and taste to test.

Can I use fusilli in a cold pasta salad?

Yes, fusilli is a popular choice for cold pasta salad. The spirals hold dressing and keep their shape once cooled.

What sauces go best with fusilli?

Pesto, tomato sauces and creamy sauces all work well with fusilli. The grooves hold on to the sauce, so each spiral is well coated.

Add fusilli to your basket for your next pasta bake or packed lunch salad.

Delivery

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Allergen Warning

This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.

How to contact us?

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