Pesce Spada Pasta

12 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • coarse salt
  • 12 lb medium pasta shell
  • 2 12 lbs swordfish steaks, trimmed of skin and dark connective tissue
  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 12 pint grape tomatoes
  • 6 scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh basil, torn or 14 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 12 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 12 cup dry white wine
  • fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add a couple of teaspoons coarse salt to the boiling water; add in the pasta and cook 8-9 minutes, al dente.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, cube the swordfish into bite-size pieces.
  3. 3
    Heat a large, deep skillet over med-high heat; add in the olive oil in a slow stream; then add in the swordfish.
  4. 4
    Cook fish until lightly browned on all sides; remove using a slotted spoon to a plate; cover loosely with foil and set aside.
  5. 5
    Add the garlic, zucchini, and tomatoes to the skillet; season with salt.
  6. 6
    Keep them moving and cook 3 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add in the scallions; cook the veggies 2 minutes or until the skins of the tomatoes pop.
  8. 8
    Return swordfish to pan along with the herbs.
  9. 9
    Add in the wine to deglaze the pan; add in the hot, drained pasta and toss.
  10. 10
    Season to taste with pepper and salt, if needed; transfer to a large bowl or platter and serve.

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