Cool Facts
Spiraling shape. Fusilli has a helical corkscrew twist that makes it look like a tiny spring. This twisty design helps sauce cling to the pasta really well, making every bite flavorful.
Southern Italian origin. Fusilli comes from southern Italy, where pasta makers have been crafting it for centuries. It became popular around the world and is now enjoyed in kitchens everywhere.
Called rotini too. In the United States and Canada, fusilli is often called rotini, which comes from the Italian word 'rotare' meaning to rotate. Both names describe the same delicious twisty pasta.
Perfect for catching sauce. The spiral grooves and curves of fusilli trap sauces, cheese, and other toppings inside the coils. This makes it extra delicious compared to smooth, straight pasta shapes.
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