Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Pasta in short spirals or corkscrews.
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- noun
Pasta in the shape of shortspirals .
Etymologies
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Examples
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I get down with fusilli with the zest of lemon peel!
The Goofiest of Garage Bands Katherine Rosman 2010
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The fusilli with braised octopus and bone marrow is a tightrope balancing of flavors while the spaghetti with crab and sea urchin delivers instant comfort.
Chris Kompanek: Marea and New York Craft Beer Week Preview Chris Kompanek 2011
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Like all fusilli, it is traditionally eaten with a meat-based ragu but can also be combined with thick vegetable sauces and baked in the oven.
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Choose something like fusilli; its corkscrew twists capture flavours beautifully.
Gino D'Acampo: School's Out For Summer: Kids in the Italian Kitchen Gino D'Acampo 2011
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We live in a small house, but it seems so empty now, and when I'm out at the supermarket I find myself going down the pasta aisle and reaching for the fusilli, which was always his favourite, before thinking: I don't need that any more.
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Thames & Hudson Fusilli Lunghi Bucati Fusilli Lunghi Bucati Part of the extended fusilli clan, this shape has a hollow interior and a long twisted profile.
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I think a nice chilled fusilli pesto salad would fill the bill.
Fatal Error J.A. Jance 2011
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I had fusilli which was an appetizer served with EVOO, garlic, small very tender sea scallops and a light sprinkling of cheese.
Page 2 2009
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I think a nice chilled fusilli pesto salad would fill the bill.
Fatal Error J.A. Jance 2011
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A fellow named Fabio Conti served me a generous plate of two different fusilli pastas, and after I tasted them I asked for a card... his The Fabiolus Café (6270 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood (323) 467-2882) offers authentic homemade Italian cuisine and, yes, I will also dine there.
Jay Weston: The Saban Free Clinic Benefit a Huge Success Jay Weston 2011
chained_bear commented on the word fusilli
"Fusilli, you crazy bastard, how the hell are ya?!"
—New Yorker cartoon, seen here
April 18, 2009