Busiata of Tumminia in Marsala

Busiata di Tumminia is an artisanal pasta made from timilia durum wheat, also called marzuolo wheat (formerly called Tûmìnia Nigra). Tumminia is a cultivation of marzuolo wheat which was already widely used in Greek times.

This variety of durum wheat was widespread in Sicily before the Second World War and has been present on the island since time immemorial. This wheat contributed to the survival of entire populations of these lands thanks to its hardy resistance. Timilia is still cultivated today in inland Sicily, in the valleys of the southern Imera river (Salso river).

The flours obtained from this wheat, with little water, allow the production of hard, dark-coloured pasta that offers great taste and digestibility. The Pastificio Fratelli Giacalone produces the Busiate di Tumminia Corta with Tumminia pasta shape.