TONNATO SAUCE WITH ARUGULA

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Tonnato Sauce with Arugula image

Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Sauce     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Tuna     Arugula     Capers     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6-to 8-ounces) can light tuna packed in olive oil (preferably Italian)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup drained capers, divided
4 flat anchovy fillets
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
5 ounces baby arugula (12 cups)
Accompaniment: 1 pound thin linguine, cooked and drained, reserving 1 cup cooking water

Steps:

  • Purée tuna with oil from can, mayonnaise, olive oil, 3 tablespoon capers, anchovies, lemon juice, and water in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Coarsely chop remaining tablespoon capers. Toss hot linguine with sauce, arugula, and capers. Thin with some of cooking water.

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