Struncatura with Anchovies: Italian flair in Barcelona

by Anne Shirley

123 Kcal

Protein 8.37g
Carbohydrates 21.1g
Fat 0.66g

Easy cooking

40 min

Barcelona was founded by Romans in the 1st century BC and has a long history of economic and political growth from then until the ushering of the 19th century. A period of cultural recovery began in the mid-19th century which also saw the Renaixença or the Catalan Renaissance that brought about the prominence of Catalan as a literary language and culture. The city went through a major urban development in the 20th century, culminating in its landmark Eixample district which showcases the world-famous landmarks of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. Some of these architectural marvels are the Casa Mila, Casa Batllo, and Sagrada Familia Church, which have to be on every traveller's bucket list. In addition to architecture and football, Barcelona stages a series of festivals and carnival-like street parties that have originated from traditional religious celebrations. The city is home to a large foreign-born population and this diversity is reflected in the city’s restaurants. You will find the most authentic Thai, Italian, Mexican, Indian, French, and Middle Eastern food here.

Where to try

La Casita

Address: C/ de l'Atlàntida, 33, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

La Casita is a hidden gem of Barcelona, that serves one of the best Italian cuisines in Spain. With our step-by-step recipe, you can cook Italian linguine as well.

Struncatura (Linguine) with Anchovies

Struncatura

Struncatura is a pasta resembling linguine, made from flour residue and bran from wheat milling. It was pasta that was illegal to sell at one time due to the unhygienic origins of the sweepings of the mill waste. But today it is a culinary heritage and mainstream dish in restaurants as pasta factories use quality ingredients such as wholewheat flour and durum wheat. La Casita is a hidden gem of Barcelona, that serves one of the best Italian cuisines in Spain—tucked away in a small street in the old fisherman’s neighbourhood of the city. Try your hand at making this easy dish in the comforts of your home with this detailed recipe.

Cooking directions

Ingredients

250 gms of Struncatura or linguine pasta
10 anchovy fillets
A handful of capers
4 ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in two
3-4 spoonfuls of breadcrumbs
1 large clove of garlic, cursed and finely cut
Parsley stems

Step 1. Take a large pot of water and boil it over high heat. Put a frying pan over medium heat and add olive oil once hot. Add the chopped garlic and tomatoes facing the cut side of the pan. Cook the ingredients for 3-5 minutes.

Step 2. Add the anchovy fillets to the frying pan, and stir the frying pan ingredients so that the fillets fall apart. Cook for another 2-3 minutes and then turn off the heat.

Step 3. Once the water is boiling in the pot, season with salt and add the pasta. Cook it until it is al dente. Keep some pasta water aside and drain the water from the pasta.

Step 4. Lastly, add the cooked pasta to the frying pan, and cook the mixture on medium heat, adding some pasta water if needed. After 2-3 minutes of cooking, add the breadcrumbs and capers to the dish and sauté for another 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Tip: Serve the dish with crostini bread and add 2 fillets of anchovy as garnish.

Barcelona is one of the world’s leading tourist destinations which has hosted world-class conferences, expositions, many international sporting events, and also the 1992 Summer Olympics. It has a rich cultural heritage and is a leading tourist, economic and cultural center with its influence in commerce, education, entertainment, media, and arts. All these qualities combined make it a major global city. And if you want to diversify your dining experience, our list of recipes from Barcelona will be the perfect choice. Try cooking the healthy Miso Soup or flavourful Tteokbokki and share your experience with other foodies in the comment section below.