Pastificio Minardo
Busiata
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www.pastificiominardo.it/shop-online-pasta-minardo/Busiata is a traditional Sicilian pasta shape produced by Pastificio Minardo, an esteemed artisanal pasta maker based in Modica, Sicily. The name Busiata derives from the Sicilian word busa, referring to the thin rod historically used to twist the pasta into its characteristic spiral form.
This unique helical shape is particularly adept at capturing and holding onto sauces, making it ideal for a variety of traditional Sicilian dishes. Pastificio Minardo crafts their Busiata using 100% organic durum wheat semolina sourced from ancient Sicilian grain varieties, such as Russello or Timilia.
These grains are rich in nutrients and free from genetic modifications, resulting in pasta with easily digestible gluten. The production process involves bronze-drawing the pasta and slowly drying it at low temperatures, which helps preserve its nutritional characteristics and enhances its ability to absorb sauces.
About Pastificio Minardo
Pastificio Minardo is an artisanal pasta producer based in Modica, Sicily, established in 2007. The company specializes in crafting high-quality pasta using ancient Sicilian grain varieties such as Russello and Timilia, all sourced from organic agriculture.
Their production methods are deeply rooted in tradition, employing bronze die extrusion and slow drying processes at low temperatures to preserve the pasta's nutritional value and flavor. The entire production chain is local and strictly controlled, reflecting their commitment to environmental sustainability and the health of consumers.
Pastificio Minardo's pasta is known for its rich taste, aroma, and high digestibility, attributed to the superior quality of the raw materials and artisanal processing techniques. Their product range includes both semolina and whole wheat pasta in various shapes, as well as a super food line featuring flavors like spirulina algae, cacao and black garlic, turmeric and black pepper.
This diverse selection caters to different dietary preferences while maintaining the authentic essence of Sicilian pasta-making traditions.
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