Indulge in the exquisite flavors of southern Italy with our delectable Neapolitan pasta with swordfish. This classic dish, also known as Pasta alla Spada, is a symphony of fresh, vibrant ingredients, showcasing the bounty of the Mediterranean. Dive into the harmony of flavors as tender swordfish, succulent cherry tomatoes, briny capers, aromatic garlic, and fragrant herbs dance together in a rich tomato sauce. Accompany this main course with a selection of complementary dishes, including the classic Italian bread, bruschetta, and a refreshing salad. Don't miss out on the delectable dessert options, from the traditional Italian cookies to the creamy panna cotta, providing a sweet ending to your culinary journey.
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PASTA NAPOLITANA
This is the ultimate meat lovers sauce and is my copycat version of The Cheesecake Factory's pasta. Rich and hearty, with tremendous flavors, this pasta Napolitana will disappear quickly. I always make extra sauce, as it freezes very well. —John Pittman, Northampton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat; drain and set aside. Discard drippings. In same pan, cook ground beef and sausage in olive oil until beef is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Add tomato paste; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in bacon, marinara sauce, broth, wine, mushrooms, pepperoni, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley, rosemary, marjoram, sage, seasoned salt, pepper, pepper flakes and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors have combined, about 2 hours. Serve with spaghetti and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 28g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 1591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
PASTA NEOPOLITAN
Steps:
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet on medium heat and saute half of the crushed garlic in the oil along with 1 teaspoon basil and 1 teaspoon oregano. Add the tomatoes, a cup at a time, to the skillet. Once all the tomatoes are in the pan, allow them to reduce by a fourth.
- In a separate pan, cook the chicken with remaining oil, crushed garlic, basil, and oregano. Cook until chicken is brown. Set the pan aside but do not discard any liquid that may be in the pan.
- Once the tomato broth mixture has reduced, add the chicken, chicken broth and juice from the olives to the pan and allow it to continue to cook. In total, the tomato mixture will cook for approximately 1 hour. In a large stockpot, bring water to a boil in order to cook the pasta. Add salt and the pasta and cook until al dente or approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander and place in a large bowl. Add the finished tomato and chicken sauce to the pasta mix and serve.
- Serve with fresh grated Romano and sliced black olives.
SEAFOOD RISOTTO
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place mussels in a saucepan with 1/2 cup chardonnay. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over low heat until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Reserve 4 mussels in shells, shuck remainder, and strain and reserve broth.
- Heat oil in a heavy shallow saucepan. Add shallots and ginger, and sauté over low heat until soft. Stir in rice and cook briefly. Add remaining wine. When wine has been absorbed by rice, add mussel liquid. Cook over medium-low heat until it is absorbed, then gradually add fish stock, 1/2 cup at a time, until rice is nearly al dente but still moist and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in scallops and shrimp, and cook about 5 minutes, until seafood is cooked. Stir in shucked mussels, butter and chives. Divide among 4 shallow soup plates, garnish each portion with a mussel in the shell, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 536, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1386 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor. Look for fresh swordfish, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful herbs.
- Season the swordfish well before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Cook the swordfish until it is just cooked through. Overcooked swordfish will be dry and tough.
- Add the tomatoes and olives to the pan after the swordfish has been cooked. This will prevent the tomatoes from becoming overcooked.
- Serve the pasta immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the pasta is hot and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Neapolitan pasta with swordfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of fresh swordfish, flavorful tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty dinner, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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