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molloni

pasta in the shape of vine tendrils

Pretty pasta 'springs' if somewhat hard to find, form that originated in Puglia, with a thick 'stem' in the middle of the spiral: perfect for trapping smooth sauces.

Text © Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls

Image by saison.ch