PAPPARDELLE WITH FRESH TUNA, CAPERS & OLIVES

PAPPARDELLE WITH FRESH TUNA, CAPERS & OLIVES image

Categories Fish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 T olive oil
1/2 onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 t grated ginger
1 lb fresh tuna steaks, cut into 3/4 - 1" chunks
1/2 t pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth or bottled clam juice
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 tomatoes diced or canned plum tomatoes chopped, plus 2 T juice if using canned
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 T capers, rinsed & drained
2 T balsamic vinegar
2 T chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
12 oz of pappardelle or fettuccine

Steps:

In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion until soft. Add the garlic & ginger, if desired. Cook, stirring for 1 min. Add the tuna & hot pepper flakes and cook, for 2 mins or until tuna is lightly browned. Stir in the broth, wine, tomatoes, olives, and capers and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to med-low & simmer for 2-3 simmer. Stir in the balsamic vinegar & parsley & season with salt & pepper. Remove skillet from heat. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following the pkg instructions. Drain well. Divide the pasta among heated bowls, top with the sauce & serve immediately