Spaghetti al Tonno (Spaghetti with Tuna Belly & Lemon-Caper Sauce)

Spaghetti al Tonno (Spaghetti with Tuna Belly & Lemon-Caper Sauce)

Ingredients

1 lb. spaghetti

2 (4 oz.) tins Fishwife tuna belly

0.5 cup olive oil

6 cloves garlic, sliced

2 tbsp. capers

1 tsp. Calabrian chili flakes

Zest and juice from half a lemon

0.5-0.75 cup reserved pasta water

3 cups arugula

Salt & pepper

Lemon Herb Gremolata Pangrattato

3 tbsp. olive oil

0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs

0.5 cup parsley, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

0.5 tbsp. capers, minced

Zest of half a lemon

Salt & pepper

For Serving

Parsley

Lemon wedges

 

Preparation

For the gremolata pangrattato: In a small skillet, toast breadcrumbs in olive oil until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add garlic, parsley, capers, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine, then set aside.

For the pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season heavily with salt — the water should taste as briny as seawater.

Drop spaghetti and cook until just shy of al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water and set aside.

For the sauce: Meanwhile, bring a medium skillet to heat with olive oil. Add garlic, capers, and pepper flakes and cook until softened and bloomed, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in 0.5 cup pasta water and allow the sauce to simmer for about 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add more pasta water as necessary to adjust the consistency.

Add spaghetti and tuna belly and toss to coat. Finish with lemon zest/juice and arugula and cook until just wilted and combined.

Top with gremolata pangrattato, a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze more lemon for serving. Enjoy!

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