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Pasta With Tuna, Anchovies And Pine Nuts Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1-2 tbsp tomato puree .
  • 1/2 c orange juice (optional) .
  • 50 g anchovies packed in oil .
  • 1/2 c parsley (optional) .
  • 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest (optional) .
  • 1 garlic clove, sliced .
  • 400F g sliced tomatoes .
  • 300F g pasta (any type, dry weight) .
  • 185 g tuna in vegetable oil .
  • 2-3 tbsps pine nuts .
  • 1 onion, sliced .
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions
  • Step #1 Open the cans of tuna & anchovies, reserving the oils for cooking.
  • Step #2 Roughly flake the tuna & chop the anchovies.
  • Step #3 Place pinenuts on non-stick foil wrap & grill until brown (this won't take long, so it's best to stay right next to the grill as they can burn quickly).
  • Step #4 Bring a large pan of water to the boil.
  • Step #5 Add salt & oil (if this is how you like to cook pasta - some people omit one or both of them).
  • Step #6 As soon you have added the pasta to the pan, start making the sauce:.
  • Step #7 Fry the sliced onion in the tuna & anchovy oils (using as much or as little as your personal preference) until transparent, adding the crushed garlic for about the last min.
  • Step #8 Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, & orange juice (if using) & let simmer for 5 mins.
  • Step #9 Stir through the tuna, sliced anchovies & orange zest, & cook for a further 2 - 3 mins to warm through then season to taste, with the pepper.
  • Step #10 Drain the pasta & toss together with the sauce.
  • Step #11 If using parsley, either toss through the pasta, or use as a garnish.
  • Step #12 As an addendum: not essential, but I find it handy spending a few seconds in checking the pasta packet for cooking time & liquid measure.
  • Step #13 Then, bearing in mind that once the pasta has been added to the water, it will take a few mins to return to a rolling boil again)I calculate the timings.
  • Step #14 The idea being that the sauce & pasta are both ready at the same time.
  • Step #15 Sometimes I start the sauce first, other times the pasta.
  • Step #16 But it's a pretty fool-proof recipe though, & if you're unsure, you can always start the sauce first & keep it warm until required - it won't spoil.
  • Enjoy the Pasta With Tuna, Anchovies & Pine Nuts recipe

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