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Pasta with Fresh Tuna
Pasta with fresh tuna is a simple and tasty first course to make, with few ingredients and lots of color to brighten up the table! This dish combines pasta with fresh tuna to create a delicious meal that is both easy and quick to prepare.
Ingredients:
- 300 g spaghetti or other long pasta
- 400 g fresh tuna steak, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a non-stick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed tuna and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly pink in the center. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the pan and let it rest.
3. Toss the cooked pasta with the tuna and fresh parsley, mixing well. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Coffee Ice Cream
Coffee ice cream is one of the classic ice cream flavors. Discover how to prepare it at home with an ice cream maker in a few steps: it's easy!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Remove from heat and add the instant coffee powder and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
3. Allow the mixture to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions to churn the ice cream.
5. Transfer the coffee ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours or overnight.
Pasta with Arugula Pesto, Eggplants in Oil, and Stracciatella
Pasta with arugula pesto, eggplants in oil, and stracciatella is a tasty and creamy first course, perfect for summer. Discover the recipe here!
Ingredients:
- 300 g spaghetti or other long pasta
- 2 cups arugula pesto
- 1 cup eggplants in oil, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 cup stracciatella cheese
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Toss the cooked pasta with the arugula pesto, mixing well.
3. Serve the pasta on individual plates, topped with eggplants in oil and stracciatella cheese.
Sardine Meatballs
Sardine meatballs are a typical Sicilian recipe with a bold flavor, ideal to serve in brine or with tomato sauce! Discover doses and recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 can sardines (about 400 g), drained and mashed
- 1 slice stale bread, soaked in water and squeezed dry
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix together the mashed sardines, soaked bread, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
3. In a large frying pan, heat about 1 inch of olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.