Busiate
Busiateis a delightful type of pasta known for its delicate taste and unique helicalshape that holds sauce within its spiral curls.
Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: busiate
Servings: 2 Servings
- 1 Cup Sifted All-purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- Semolina Flour ( for dusting)
Start by forming a pile of sifted flour on a large flat surface. Use the bottom of a bowl to create a crater in the middle of the pile.
Next, add the eggs to the crater and vigorously whip them with a fork, allowing the flour to mix in during the process. Watch the video for a visual demonstration.
Once the dough is formed, knead it thoroughly to eliminate any air bubbles. Keep the surface dusted with Semolina flour to prevent the dough from becoming sticky. This process should take approximately 10 minutes. Continue kneading until a depression made by your finger bounces back on the dough.
Now, divide the dough into quarters and roll each quarter into 1/4" ropes. Cut the ropes into 3-4' lengths.
Take the rope segments and roll them diagonally over a 1/4" diameter knitting needle or straw. A stainless steel drinking straw works well for this. You can refer to the video for a clear demonstration of this step.
If possible, let your pasta dry on a cloth for a few hours. Then, cook the pasta in salted boiling water, stirring frequently, for about 5-10 minutes until it is tender.Finally, mix the cooked pasta with your favorite sauce and Mangiamo!