Busiate Trapanesi Semi-whole Perciasacchi Organic

Ancient grain pasta, 100% Sicilian durum wheat semolina – Bronze-drawn, slow-dried

Trapani's iconic pasta meets Perciasacchi, in golden spirals that tell the story of centuries of Sicilian cuisine.

Le Busiate Trapanesi Semi-wholemeal Perciasacchi Organic Arcadipane

Arcadipane's Organic Perciasacchi Semi-wholemeal Busiate Trapanesi represent the virtuous union between western Sicily's most iconic pasta shape and the ancient Perciasacchi grain, 100% Sicilian durum wheat semolina. Busiate are long, thin spirals reminiscent of rustic corkscrews, born from the practice of rolling the dough around a thin stem of ampelodesma (the "busa," hence the name). Bronze-drawing creates a rough, porous surface, ready to embrace the famous Trapani-style pesto and any other traditional Sicilian sauce. Slow drying at low temperatures fully preserves the grain's nutritional value, while the 7-minute cooking time ensures a perfect seal and a delightfully tender al dente texture.
 
 
 

The roots of these Busiate are deep in tradition

Busiate are the symbol of Trapani cuisine: their name derives from the Sicilian "busa," the stem of the ampelodesma (a wild grass typical of the Sicilian coast) used to wrap the pasta and create its characteristic spiral shape. This technique, likely imported by the Arabs in the 9th century along with durum wheat, has survived for over a thousand years in the patient hands of housewives in Trapani, Erice, and the Aegadian Islands. Historically paired with pesto alla trapanese—a raw sauce of tomatoes, almonds, basil, garlic, and olive oil—busiate originated as a "poor man's" pasta for peasant families and is today recognized as a Slow Food Presidium and a gastronomic heritage of the Mediterranean, custodian of a culinary culture that intertwines Arab, Latin, and indigenous influences.
 
 
 

Choosing Perciasacchi Semi-Integral Busiate means taking care of yourself.

The combination of an ancient grain like Perciasacchi with semi-wholegrain processing offers a superior nutritional profile to industrial pasta: abundant dietary fiber, B-complex vitamins, vitamin E, minerals (magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium), and antioxidant polyphenols naturally present in the bran. The gluten in ancient grains, less tenacious and more elastic, is often tolerated even by those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Certified organic farming excludes pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic fertilizers, protecting the soil, groundwater, and Sicilian agricultural biodiversity. A conscious diet that begins with the daily plate and embraces the health of the planet.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Semi-whole Trapanesi Busiate Perciasacchi Organic

• BUSIATE WITH AUTHENTIC TRAPANI PESTO
  The recipe for busiate: pounded in a mortar Organic Sicilian Peeled Almonds, fresh basil, a clove of Organic Sicilian Red Garlic  and a pinch of salt, incorporating slowly Organic Mixed Red Tomatoes in pieces and a generous drizzle of New stone-ground extra virgin olive oil. Complete with flakes of Organic Aged Buffalo Ricotta freshly grated and a sprinkling of Organic Dried Basil: the result is a raw, fresh and fragrant dish, perfect for summer.
• BUSIATE WITH SARDINES AND WILD FENNEL
  The other great Sicilian recipe finds its ideal ally in this format: sautéed in a pan Salted Sardines in Olive Oil crumbled, a spoonful of Salina Wild Fennel Sauce, a few pine nuts and a handful of raisins. Add the drained busiate and mix with a drizzle of Organic EVO oil.
• BUSIATE WITH CREATIVE VEGETABLE SAUCES AND NICHE CONDIMENTS
  Take advantage of the spirals' ability to retain every nuance of flavour: season them with the Cardoncelli Mushrooms with Almonds for a first course with a woodsy character, or with Organic Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Cream, Seasoned Caper Leaves and flakes of Pecorino with Chilli.

The Producer: Arcadipane

Arcadipane is a Sicilian producer that protects the island's grain biodiversity, growing Perciasacchi wheat using certified organic methods. From milling to the traditional busiate shape, every step respects slow artisanal rhythms and time-honored methods, resulting in an authentic, wholesome pasta rich in authentic Sicilian flavor.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Perciasacchi* 100% Sicilian whole durum wheat semolina, water. *Organically grown.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 1514 kj / 357 kcal
• Fats: 1,84 g of which saturates 0,51 g
• Carbohydrates: 72,2 g of which sugars 2,09 g
• Dietary fiber: 3,76 g
• Protein: 11,1 g
• Sodium: 0,002 g
• Salt: 0,0006 g

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