Trader Joe's Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta (Review & Recipe)

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Trader Joe’s Organic Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta paired with an incredibly easy and tasty alfredo sauce turns this impressive noodle into creamy perfection. TJ’s Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta may become your family’s new obsession.

What is Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta

Fusilli Corti Bucati is an attractive pasta, with a unique shape and an interesting story. Ancient history tells a tale of how this pasta was created by taking thin spaghetti noodles and quickly wrapping it around a knitting needle by hand.

Let’s break down that long name for this delicious pasta noodle.

Fussili- a spiral shaped pasta
Corti- translates to short
Bucati- means with a whole

What to serve with TJ’s Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta

Enjoy this tantalizing noodle in a multitude of dishes.

Easy 10 Minute Alfredo Sauce (see recipe below)
ROA’s Marinara
Trader Joe’s Spinach Dip
Simple Chicken noodle soup
Bolognese sauce
Use in favorite cold pasta salads

Honest Review of Trader Joe’s Organic Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta

On your next trip to Trader Joe’s, I’m 1000% suggesting that this wonderful pasta falls into your shopping cart. You honestly can’t go wrong whether it’s in a lovely cream sauce, stew, soup or baked dish.

While cooking this fun noodle for the first time I paired the pasta with a quick and luscious cream sauce. This alfredo pasta recipe would be a wonderful replacement for those boxed mac and cheese nights.

Enjoy this Easy 10 minute alfredo sauce below for a delicious meal.

Easy Alfredo Sauce

Author: Whisking Mama

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Description

Move over boxed mac and cheese! This easy 10 minute alfredo sauce will leave you wanting more. Pair this sauce with any pasta that your heart desires for a yummy lunch or dinner.

Highly recommending Trader Joe’s Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta for a tantalizing noodle that will wow your pallet.

Ingredients

Scale

16 ounce package of Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta (or other pasta of choice)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups heavy cream

1.5 cups grated parmesan, plus more for serving

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

Cook pasta in large stock pot (with salted water) according to directions

Melt butter over medium heat and add in the garlic

Cook garlic for about 1 minute

Add to the garlic the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and stir to combine

Over low heat simmer sauce for about 5 minutes or until sauce slightly thickens

Add the drained cooked pasta to the alfredo sauce and mix well to combine

(Optional) Garnish with chopped parsley and/or extra parmesan cheese

Ingredients in Trader Joe’s Organic Fusilli Corti Bucati Pasta

Organic Durum Wheat Semolina, Water.
Contains wheat, May contain soy

What are Trader Joe’s stores hours?

Most Trader Joe’s stores are open daily from 8am-9pm. A few stores may very and it’s best to check with your local Trader Joe’s store.

What days are Trader Joe’s stores closed?

Trader Joe’s stores are closed on New Years Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Other holidays such as, Easter, Independence Day and Christmas Eve will have reduced store hours.