
| | Spaghetti Salsa Verde Enrico 1 pound of thin spaghetti 3 tightly packed cups of fresh basil leaves 1 bunch of Italian parsley, chopped 3 large cloves of garlic, crushed 2 anchovies, washed, drained and mashed 1/4 cup of green olive oil 3 tablespoons of lemon juice Pepper to taste Two 6 1/2 ounce cans of white chunky tuna in water, drained |
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Boil water to cook the pasta. In a food processor or blender, process the basil, parsley, and garlic until finely chopped. Add the anchovies, oil, lemon juice, and pepper. Puree to a smooth paste. Carefully flake the tuna into a large bowl and gently fold in the mixture. Cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and rinse, return to pan and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Over a moderate flame, heat the spaghetti, tossing with oil until hot. Add the tuna mixture and toss lightly. Serve immediately. Add Parmesan cheese if desired. Makes 6 servings |