Tuna & Rocket Pasta

13 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces tuna preferably in brine
  • 7/8 cup whipping cream
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 onions large, yellow or red works, roughly chopped
  • 1 handful sweet basil
  • 2 1/2 cups rocket leaves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 3/4 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
  • 8 pitted black olives sliced
  • 4 spaghetti servings, or fettucini
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    1. Start cooking the spaghetti/fettucini as per packet instructions.
  2. 2
    2. Get a skillet heated and melt the 2 tbsp butter. Fry the garlic and onion on medium heat until fragrant. Don't let it brown.
  3. 3
    3. Add the whipping cream and bring it to boil. Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    4. Place the tuna and basil leaves in a blender or food processor. Pour in the contents of the skillet and process until smooth. With the motor still running, drizzle in the melted butter/olive oil. Season with salt and white pepper.
  5. 5
    5. Drain the spaghetti, reserving abt 1/2 cup liquid. Pour in the processed sauce, olives, and half the rocket leaves. Mix well.
  6. 6
    6. Divvy up the pasta and sauce onto four serving dishes. Garnish with the other half of the rocket leaves and some freshly cracked black pepper. Serve with a slice of garlic bread to soak up the yummy sauce.

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