Puttanesca with Tuna Polpette and Penne

Name: Puttanesca with Tuna Polpette and Penne
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 454 grams tuna steak; 5 to 6 anchovies, in jars with red pepper, if plain anchovies add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 118 milliliters basil leaves, shredded; 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters bread crumbs; 794 grams tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano); 3 Tbsps A few capers, drained; 1 large egg; 1 handful A flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 4 large cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for tuna; 1 handful A pitted black olives, oil cured or kalamata, chopped; 454 grams penne (recommended: Barilla or de Cecco fine); 4 servings Salt; 237 milliliters chicken or seafood stock

Puttanesca with Tuna Polpette and Penne might be just the main course you are searching for. This dairy free and pescatarian recipe serves 4. One serving contains 867 calories, 50g of protein, and 25g of fat. Head to the store and pick up tuna steak, seafood stock, basil leaves, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

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Add pasta and cook to al dente.

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Drain and keep warm.

Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add anchovies and stir into oil until melted.

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Add the garlic, turn heat to low and saute for a couple of minutes. Stir in the tomatoes crushing them up, then stir in stock. Season with a little black pepper, add capers and olives and simmer a few minutes.

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While sauce simmers, cut tuna into chunks and grind in food processor into coarse mixture. Pulse in the egg, bread crumbs and parsley and season with a little salt and black pepper.

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