Learn to cook Pasta with Agretti and Anchovy Drizzle, a gourmet Italian dish.

Pasta con agretti e colatura di alici

Spaghetti with agretti and anchovy drizzle is an excellent springtime Italian dish for those seeking to cook agretti in an original and refined way. This preparation highlights the texture of ‘barba di frate’ (common name for agretti) with the profound savoriness of anchovy drizzle, a precious ingredient in Mediterranean tradition.

The secret of pasta with agretti and anchovy drizzle lies in the contrast between the sweetness of sautéed vegetables and the crispy note of aromatic toasted breadcrumbs, flavored with garlic and chili. This is a quick and healthy gourmet recipe, perfectly balancing land and sea flavors. Choosing this version of pasta with agretti allows you to serve an elegant dish that stands out from classic everyday recipes, focusing on the quality of typical products and seasonality.

Discover more pasta recipes with agretti:

• Pasta with agretti and ricotta
• Maltagliati with ‘barba di frate’
• Pasta with agretti and speck
• Pasta salad with agretti and prawns

Ingredients

• Spaghetti – 320g
• Agretti (Salsola soda) – 150g
• Anchovy drizzle – 30ml
• Breadcrumbs – 50g
• Garlic – 1 clove
• Chili pepper – 1, small
• Extra virgin olive oil – as needed
• Salt – to taste

Instructions

1. Clean the agretti by removing the roots and rinsing them thoroughly.
2. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
3. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the garlic and chili pepper.
4. Add the agretti and cook for a few minutes until tender.
5. In a separate pan, toast the breadcrumbs with a bit of olive oil until golden.
6. Drain the spaghetti and add it to the pan with the agretti, mixing well.
7. Drizzle with anchovy sauce and toss to combine.
8. Serve the pasta topped with toasted breadcrumbs.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian