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pasta rolled on an iron rod

The best known pasta of Trapani in Western Sicily resembles an old fashioned telephone cord; watch this short video to see how it's made.

Also known as maccheroni al ferro, among other names.

Pasta Shapes and Dishes

Sicily

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

Image by Turismo Trapani