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Yellow semolina Busiate pasta is in characteristic cord shape and placed on a lightly floured wooden board, with a red color kitchen towel underneath.
Busiate Pasta Recipe
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

Handcraft iconic Sicilian Busiate pasta with this easy recipe and enjoy delectable twists boasting a satisfying firm chew in various dishes.

Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Divide your Semolina Pasta Dough into eighths and work with one portion at a time, leaving the rest covered to keep it from drying out.

  2. On a clean, un-floured work surface, roll the dough into a very thin rope about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Cut the rope into 3-inch (9 cm) pieces.
  3. Working with one piece of dough at a time, twist the dough around a wooden skewer, and then roll the skewer to flatten the coil.
  4. Gently slip the dough off the skewer and transfer each piece to a baking tray dusted with semolina to let dry as you continue to shape the rest of the dough.
  5. Allow the dough to dry in a single layer on the baking tray for several hours to dry before cooking or transferring to an airtight container to be stored at room temperature for up to 8 weeks. (See my note above on ‘How to Dry Pasta Correctly at Home’)
  6. When ready to cook, bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender and fully cooked through, about 6-10 minutes. Cook time depends on thickness and shape so check for doneness before removing from the pot.