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Struncatura, a rustic Calabrian pasta from Gioia Tauro, boasts a rich history as a “poor man’s pasta” made from whole meal wheat and durum semolina. Its dark, rough linguine-like strands, crafted with artisanal care, deliver a nutty, slightly bitter flavour and exceptional sauce-clinging texture. Perfect for bold, traditional sauces like anchovy and chilli, struncatura is a flavourful, fibre-rich choice that celebrates Calabria’s culinary heritage.
Struncatura, hailing from the Tyrrhenian coast of Reggio Calabria, is a traditional pasta with a storied past and a vibrant present. Once crafted from the milling residues of wheat and bran—scraps once deemed unfit for human consumption—this linguine-like pasta was a staple for Calabria’s poorest communities, sold illicitly due to its unhygienic origins. Today, struncatura is a celebrated symbol of Calabrian resilience, produced with high-quality whole meal durum wheat and semolina using bronze-die extrusion for its signature rough, porous texture. Its dark colour and robust, slightly bitter flavour set it apart, offering a hearty, al dente bite that pairs beautifully with bold, peasant-style sauces—think extra virgin olive oil, garlic, anchovies, Calabrian chilli, or ‘nduja. Rich in fibre and highly digestible, struncatura is both a sustainable choice and a versatile canvas for Mediterranean flavours, from spicy seafood dishes to meaty ragùs. Recognised as a Traditional Agri-food Product (PAT) of Calabria and featured in Michelin-starred kitchens, struncatura embodies authenticity and tradition, making it a must-try for pasta lovers and culinary explorers alike.
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