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What is Busiate Trapanese?

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John Castro

Published Mar 15, 2026

What is Busiate Trapanese?

Busiate (or busiati) are a type of long macaroni, originally from the Trapani province, and typical from Calabria and Sicily. They take their name from busa, the Sicilian word for the stem of Ampelodesmos mauritanicus, a local grass, which is used in preparing them and giving them their helical shape.

What is a Trapanese?

Trapanese is an Italian surname, meaning literally “Trapanese”, “from the city of Trapani or “from the province of Trapani” and may refer to: Rita Trapanese (1951–2000), Italian figure skater.

Can you use pesto straight from the jar?

You can eat pesto straight from the jar, but Gremaud prefers to use it to heighten the flavor of pasta dishes, meats or even fresh bread. “I love to use pesto as a topping for many dishes,” he explains. “It’s very versatile.”

How does Gordon Ramsay make pesto pasta?

For the pasta:

  1. 250g dried Rigatoni pasta.
  2. 1 clove garlic, chopped.
  3. 50g cherry tomatoes, halved.
  4. 50g green beans, halved.
  5. 3 tbsp courgette pesto.
  6. 15ml extra virgin olive oil.
  7. 10g pine nuts, toasted.
  8. Handful of rocket.

How do you roll Busiate?

To shape the busiate: Place the dough in a vertical position facing you. Place a bamboo skewer at the top end of the dough at a 45 degree angle. Wrap the tip of the dough around the skewer and coil the dough around the skewer using your left hand to roll the skewer down toward you.

Can I freeze my pesto?

You can store herb-based pestos like this Classic Basil version in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To refrigerate, transfer the pesto to an airtight container and pour enough oil over it to create a thin layer.

How do you make Jamie Oliver pesto pasta?

Method

  1. Pick the basil leaves, and peel the garlic.
  2. Blitz the peas, spinach, basil, 1 clove of garlic, the pine nuts and 70g of goat’s cheese in a food processor until you have a thick paste.
  3. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until al dente.
  4. Chop the remaining garlic.