Paccheri with fresh TUNA in RED Cherry Tomatoes sauce

by alessandrasfoodislove
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Paccheri pasta or any large shape pasta (454 g)
  • 1 lb. fresh Tuna steaks cubed (454 g)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes or one chili pepper
  • 1/2 cup white wine (120 ml)
  • 1 lb. cherry tomatoes (454 g)
  • Fresh basil to garnish
  • Salt to taste.

Instructions

  • Bring to boil a large pot with water and salt add your pasta. Boil just under al dente.
  • In a large sauté pan add oil, garlic and chili pepper sauté on medium heat and careful not to burn garlic.
  • Add tuna and stir. As it changes color add wine and let it evaporate.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and basil. Let it cook for about 5 minutes. ( The tuna cooks quickly so time it with the cooking of the pasta). Retain a cup of pasta water.
  • Drain pasta and add to sauté pan. Stir for about a minute and add a little of the pasta water if needed.
  • Plate and garnish with basil.
  • Enjoy!

    Buon appetito

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