Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable "Penne with Fennel and Tuna" recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish features succulent tuna steaks, seared to perfection, complemented by the aromatic flavors of fennel, sautéed with onions and garlic. The rich tomato sauce, infused with white wine and herbs, provides a vibrant backdrop for the tender penne pasta.
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TUNA STEAKS WITH FENNEL
Sea bass is the fish I always associate with fennel, as the combination is a classic in Provence. But cross the border into Italy and you'll find tuna cooked with this anise-flavored vegetable.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the leek and cook, stirring, until leeks are limp, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the mixture is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the fennel and a generous pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low, cover and cook slowly for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring often. Stir in the lemon juice, taste and adjust seasonings. The mixture should be very soft.
- Meanwhile, season the albacore steaks with salt and pepper and heat the remaining olive oil in another pan over medium-high heat. Sear the albacore steaks for 30 seconds on each side. Place on top of the fennel. Cover the pan, turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
- Sprinkle on the parsley and serve, laying the fish on top of the fennel, with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 335, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1003 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LINGUINE WITH FENNEL AND TUNA
Sauteed fennel takes on a more mellow flavor that pairs nicely with tuna and capers in this main-course pasta dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain and return to pot; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Trim fennel bulbs; reserve 1/4 cup chopped fronds. Quarter, core, and thinly slice bulbs crosswise; cook in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add to pasta along with fronds, lemon juice, capers, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and reserved pasta water.
- Season with salt and pepper. Flake in tuna. Gently toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 26 g
PENNE WITH FENNEL AND TUNA
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of unsalted water to a boil. Add fennel, bring water back to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes. Remove fennel with a slotted spoon, and reserve cooking liquid in pot.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet until hot but not smoking. Add onion, and saute it for one minute. Then add garlic and cook for 10 seconds. Add the drained fennel, the tuna (crumbled into one-inch pieces) with its juices, parsley, pepper and salt. Combine well, and transfer mixture to a bowl large enough to hold the cooked pasta.
- Bring fennel cooking liquid back to a boil, and add pasta. Return liquid to a boil, and continue to boil pasta for about 8 minutes, or until of desired tenderness.
- Add 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking liquid to tuna and fennel mixture. Drain pasta, and add it to the bowl. Toss well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 481, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 622 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FENNEL CRUSTED TUNA
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place toasted seeds, white pepper and salt in spice grinder. Grind to the size of coarse ground pepper. Brush outside of tuna with olive oil. Crust tuna loin with ground spice mixture. Sear tuna in a non-stick pan, using olive oil sparingly, approximately 45 to 60 seconds on all sides. Should be golden brown on the outside and pink in the center. Slice into 1 1/2 to 2-inch pieces and serve with papaya salad. Can be stored in the refrigerator tightly wrapped 3 to 4 hours before serving.
PUTTANESCA WITH TUNA POLPETTE AND PENNE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook to al dente. Drain and keep warm.
- Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add anchovies and stir into oil until melted. 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.
- 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. Remove tuna mixture from the processor to a bowl and add a drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine. (Adding the oil will prevent mixture from sticking to your hands as you roll the balls.) Roll the tuna into small balls and drop into the sauce. Cover the pot and simmer the tuna balls in the sauce, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Place the pasta into a serving bowl. Add the tuna and sauce, toss to coat and garnish with shredded basil.
PENNE WITH TUNA, BASIL, AND LEMON
Categories Fish Pasta Low Fat Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Back to School Lemon Basil Tuna Summer Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a 4-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water to a boil for penne. Mince garlic. Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 tablespoon and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice. Cut basil into thin strips. In a large bowl toss together garlic, zest, juice, basil, and tuna with oil from can.
- Boil penne until al dente and drain in a colander. Add penne to bowl and toss with salt and pepper to taste.
SPICED TUNA STEAKS WITH FENNEL AND RED PEPPERS
Categories Sauté Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Tuna Fennel Bell Pepper Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lightly brush tuna steaks with some additional oil and season with salt. Crush fennel seeds and peppercorns coarse in a mortar with a pestle and press onto both sides of tuna steaks. Let tuna steaks stand on a plate 10 minutes.
- In a heavy non-stick skillet sauté fennel bulb in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until golden. Add bell pepper and garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add water and simmer vegetables, covered, 10 minutes, or until fennel is tender. Remove lid and, if necessary, boil mixture until liquid is nearly evaporated. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste and keep warm.
- While fennel mixture is cooking, brush a heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, with some additional oil and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Sauté tuna steaks 2 minutes on each side, or until barely pink in center, for medium meat. Transfer tuna steaks to plates and spoon fennel-pepper mixture over and around them.
Tips:
- Choose fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Opt for fresh fennel, ripe tomatoes, and high-quality tuna.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the penne according to the package instructions, but err on the side of undercooking it slightly. This will prevent the pasta from becoming mushy and ensure that it retains its texture.
- Sauté the fennel and onion until softened: This will help to bring out their flavor and sweetness. Be patient and cook them over medium heat until they are translucent.
- Use a good quality white wine: The wine should be dry and have a crisp, clean flavor. Avoid using a wine that is too sweet or too oaky.
- Add the tuna at the end of cooking: This will prevent it from becoming overcooked and dry. Flake the tuna into bite-sized pieces before adding it to the sauce.
Conclusion:
This penne with fennel and tuna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of fennel, tomato, and tuna is fresh and flavorful, and the creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the pasta. With a few simple tips, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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