PASTA NIçOISE

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Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head garlic, cloves separated but not peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound rigatoni
1 pound tuna steak, 1 inch thick and cut in 1-inch cubes
1 1/2 cup haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of half a lemon, or more if desired
Grated rind of half a lemon, optional
1 pound (about 6 medium) tomatoes, blanched, peeled and coarsely chopped
16 marinated anchovies (available in specialty food stores)
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Place a large pot of water for pasta over high heat. Place a small saucepan of water over high heat. When small pan comes to a boil, add garlic and boil for 5 minutes. Cool, then peel. Place a large skillet over medium heat, warm the 3 tablespoons olive oil, and sauté garlic until golden and caramelized. Drain on paper towels, reserving oil in skillet; set skillet aside.
  • When large pot of water comes to a boil, lightly salt it and add rigatoni; cook to taste, 12 to 15 minutes. While pasta cooks, place the skillet over medium-high heat, and add tuna. When tuna is seared but still pink inside, transfer to a plate. Add the beans to the skillet. When beans are cooked, drain off the olive oil (leave beans in pan) and add the extra virgin olive oil, the juice of half a lemon and the lemon rind. Stir, and add tomatoes, garlic, tuna, anchovies, parsley and half the basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper and more lemon juice to taste, if desired. Keep warm.
  • Drain pasta well, and transfer to a large warm bowl. Add tuna mixture, and toss gently to mix. Garnish with remaining basil leaves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 787, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1035 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Letticia Naidoo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. The flavor was still good, but the texture was off. I'll have to try this recipe again and see if I can get it right next time.


Brandon Brande
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes, and that helped a lot. Overall, it was a good recipe, but I would make some adjustments next time.


Erik Sodders
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I've tried many pasta alla Niosce recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ayabukwa Njobe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely make this dish again.


Lola Clark
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sulaiman Idrees
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The sauce is so flavorful and delicious, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Colton Walker
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I'm not a big fan of anchovies, but I decided to try this recipe anyway, and I'm so glad I did! The anchovies add a really nice depth of flavor to the sauce, and they're not at all fishy. This is now my go-to pasta alla Niosce recipe.


Mohamed Taha
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ishaq Marri
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely make this dish again.


Zahid Turbani
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Manika Lama
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me. I think I'll use less red pepper flakes next time. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I really enjoyed it.


wullie rodger
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. The flavor was still good, but the texture was off. I'll have to try this recipe again and see if I can get it right next time.


Mazen Sif
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes, and that helped a lot. Overall, it was a good recipe, but I would make some adjustments next time.


moskan singa
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I've tried many pasta alla Niosce recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


derrick wells
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely make this dish again.


jag men
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharee Odell
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The sauce is so flavorful and delicious, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Lori Melson
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I'm not a huge fan of anchovies, but I decided to try this recipe anyway, and I'm so glad I did! The anchovies add a really nice depth of flavor to the sauce, and they're not at all fishy. This is now my go-to pasta alla Niosce recipe.


Boba Tea
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Pasta alla Niosce is one of my favorite dishes, and this recipe is the best I've tried. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!