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Penne with scampi without the scampi

Ingredients
  

  • EV olive oil
  • 180 grams linguini or penne
  • 1 tin of good tuna ventresca under oil
  • 1 anchovy filet under oil
  • 2 cloves of red garlic
  • 6-8 leaves of sweet basil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 tbsp small capers
  • 1 pinch fish soup powder
  • 1 pinch ground hot pepper
  • 2 medium sized vine-ripened tomatoes
  • 6-8 ripe cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 1 cup good dry white wine

Instructions
 

  • Put the pot of salted water on to boil in back for the spaghetti.
  • Flavor a tablespoon or two of oil in medium-low heat with the garlic, remove garlic
  • After crushing or loosely dicing the tomatoes add half into the pan, salt and pepper, raise heat to medium
  • Cook for about 4-5 minutes
  • Add the rest of the tomatoes and fish powder, cook for 2-3 minutes
  • Add the anchovy and diced capers, about a tablespoon full, mix and break the fish up into the sauce once it's heated a bit.
  • Add the wine, stir and let evaporate about a minute (raising the heat 30 seconds or so)
  • Add the hot pepper, diced fresh or a pinch of powder. Now check for salt and adjust
  • Add the canned tuna ventresca.
  • Stir, then turn off the heat after a minute or so and immediately add a few leaves, 6-7, of loosely shredded basil
  • Once the pasta is ready al dente, drain and transfer into the sauce pan
  • Toss well, then add the lemon rind freshly grated and a finish off with a dash or two of fresh olive oil.
  • Of course, feel free to change ingredients or kick it up a notch to taste: parsley instead of basil, comfit the tomatoes, etc.
  • Plate and serve with a good chilled white