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Fusilli pasta twists
Calories & nutrition facts
white, dried, boiled in salted water
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 150 kcal —
- Protein 5 g 10%
- Carbohydrate 33 g 12%
- Fat 0.7 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 1%
- Fibre 2.6 g 9%
- Sugars 0.6 g —
- Sodium 174 mg 8%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.08 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 1.1 mg 7%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.3 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 5 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 25 mg 2%
- Iron 0.71 mg 4%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 77 mg 6%
- Potassium 40 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.6 mg 5%
- Copper 0.19 mg 21%
- Manganese 0.37 mg 16%
- Selenium 6 µg 11%
- Iodine 4 µg 3%
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Questions about Fusilli pasta twists
How long do you cook fusilli pasta twists for?
Boil them in plenty of salted water, stirring once or twice so the spirals do not stick. Start tasting after about 8 minutes; many dried fusilli take 8–12 minutes, and they are ready when just tender but still firm in the middle.
How do you stop fusilli sticking together?
Use a large pan of boiling water and stir the pasta soon after adding it. Drain it as soon as it is cooked; rinsing is usually unnecessary unless you are making a cold pasta salad.
Which sauces go well with fusilli?
The twists catch chunky sauces, so try them with pesto, tomato sauce with olives, or a sauce of roasted vegetables and chickpeas. They also work well with creamy cheese sauces and grated hard cheese.
Can you use fusilli in pasta salad?
Yes. Cook the twists just tender, drain and cool them promptly, then toss with dressing while they are still slightly warm so they absorb the flavour. Add chopped vegetables, beans, cheese or tuna, and refrigerate leftovers promptly.
How should you store cooked fusilli?
Cool leftovers promptly and keep them in a covered container in the fridge; use within 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot, adding a splash of water or sauce to loosen the pasta.
Can you substitute another pasta shape for fusilli?
Penne, farfalle or rotini work well in most recipes, especially pasta salads and dishes with chunky sauces. For a smooth, delicate sauce, a long shape such as spaghetti may be a better fit.
Does fusilli contain wheat or gluten?
Ordinary dried fusilli is usually made with durum wheat semolina, so it contains wheat and gluten. If you need to avoid either, choose a clearly labelled alternative made from ingredients such as maize, rice or lentils.
Source: CoFID (UK) 11-721 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
