Fusilli or farfalle (5)
I believe the answer is:
pasta
'fusilli or farfalle' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pasta that I've seen before include "Staple Italian food base" , "Dried flour paste used in cooking Italian dishes" , "Eg, tagliatelle" , "Dish of dough made with durum wheat" , "Basis for serving" .)