- Is this the same as regular fusilli?
- No. Colonne Pompei is a much larger, hollow spiral, closer to a giant fusilli than the small twisted kind sold in supermarkets. The size changes how it holds sauce and how long it takes to cook.
- How long should I cook it?
- The package gives about 8 minutes. Because the pieces are thick, taste one at 8 minutes and add a minute or two if you want a softer bite.
- What sauces work best with it?
- Thick sauces: ragù, sausage and fennel, chunky vegetable sauces, or a baked pasta with cheese. The open center and grooves hold heavy sauces that slide off thin pasta.
- Is it good for baked pasta?
- Yes. The large hollow shape holds sauce and cheese and keeps its structure in the oven. Par-cook it slightly under the package time before baking.
- Where is it made?
- It is a product of Italy, made by La Fabbrica Della Pasta in Gragnano, the pasta-making town near Naples.
- How much pasta is in the bag?
- One bag holds 500 g, or 17.6 oz, which serves roughly four to five people as a main course.
- Where is the La Fabbrica Della Pasta Colonne Pompei, Giant Fusilli, 17.6 oz cheapest?
- At Piccolo's Gastronomia Italiana, for $12.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the La Fabbrica Della Pasta Colonne Pompei, Giant Fusilli, 17.6 oz?
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 120 ratings.