Fusilli

Fusilli (‘spindles’) are an industrial semolina pasta, a triple helix, like an elongated propeller or fan blade. They are about 3cm long, and are made of up to four entwined laminae, which catch sauce between them. Similar are rotini (tighter spirals that hold sauce better) and eliche (looser screws for a lighter texture). The design is not only great for holding sauces, but is delightful to behold and has an unmistakable mouth-feel.