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STRUNCATURA CON POMODORI SECCHI E MOLLICA

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Struncatura con Pomodori Secchi e Mollica

Cultural Context

Struncatura is a traditional pasta from Calabria, made with whole wheat flour and often served with simple, rustic ingredients. This dish highlights the region's love for sun-dried tomatoes and breadcrumbs, which are common in Southern Italian cooking. Struncatura con Pomodori Secchi e Mollica is a comforting meal that celebrates the flavors of the Mediterranean and is enjoyed by families across Italy.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 anchovies in oil
12 oz struncatura pasta
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 cup breadcrumbs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sun-dried tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often more affordable and easier to find.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino is typically less expensive than aged parmesan.

1

Cut sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and set aside.

2

In a skillet, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

3

Add minced garlic and anchovies in oil, and sauté for a few minutes until the anchovies are well melted.

4

Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes over medium heat.

5

Turn off the heat and set the mixture aside.

6

Meanwhile, fill a pot with water, bring it to a boil, and salt it.

7

Cook the struncatura pasta in the boiling water until al dente, or to your desired doneness.

8

Once the pasta is ready, drain it and add it to the skillet with the sauce.

9

Add a little reserved pasta cooking water and mix very well.

10

Add chopped fresh parsley and toasted breadcrumbs, mixing thoroughly to combine all the flavors.

11

Plate generously, topping with additional sun-dried tomatoes from the sauce, fresh chopped parsley, and more toasted breadcrumbs.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

large potskilletcolandermixing spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Struncatura with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Breadcrumbs
Local Name: Struncatura con Pomodori Secchi e Mollica

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