This week at Pastamania, we present another specialty of Italian cuisine: Casarecce alla Barese. A dish inspired by the culinary traditions of the Puglia region in southern Italy, known for its simple yet flavorful Mediterranean dishes.
Casarecce is a traditional Italian pasta with a twisted shape that holds sauces and flavors exceptionally well. In this recipe, it is combined with fresh broccoli, anchovies, garlic, and chili pepper, creating an authentic and highly aromatic taste.
Puglian cuisine is known for using simple, high-quality ingredients. In this dish, an important role is also played by toasted breadcrumbs, which are added on top of the pasta to provide a crunchy texture and a characteristic flavor of southern Italian cooking.
The entire dish is prepared with extra virgin olive oil, which brings all the ingredients together and enhances their natural flavors.
Main ingredients:
• Casarecce
• Broccoli
• Anchovies
• Garlic
• Chili pepper
• Toasted breadcrumbs
• Extra virgin olive oil
Why should you try Casarecce alla Barese?
• It’s an authentic Italian dish
• It’s prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients
• It offers a unique combination of broccoli and anchovies
• It’s this week’s special at Pastamania
If you’re looking to try a unique Italian pasta dish, Casarecce alla Barese is the perfect choice this week at Pastamania—the place where you can enjoy fresh pasta and authentic Italian recipes in Durrës.





