Tuna And Anchovy PatÉ Recipes

TUNA AND ANCHOVIES PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Cook the pasta in boiling and lightly salted water.
• 2. Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Cook the sunflower seeds until golden, shaking occasionally.
• 3. Place tuna, anchovies, parsley and olive oil in a food procesor and process until smooth.
• 4. Add Creme Fraiche and blend again.
• 5. Drain the pasta and transfer back to the saucepan.
• 6. Add the fish mixture to the pasta and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• 7. Sprinkle generously with the roasted sunflower seeds and enjoy!

SPAGHETTI WITH TUNA AND ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• If using fresh tomatoes, start by covering them with boiling water, leaving for 30 seconds, then draining and peeling.
• Remove the core, quarter the tomatoes, scrape away the seeds and coarsely chop.
• If using canned tomatoes, strain them.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the garlic gently, stirring until golden.
• Add the tomatoes, stir well, and leave to simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, drain the tuna and flake into pieces.
• Drain the anchovies as well and chop.
• Slice the flesh off the olives and also chop.
• Add the tuna, anchovies, capers and olives to the pan, and season well with pepper.
• Check to see if you need salt.
• The anchovies are very salty so you may not.
• Stir and allow all ingredients to heat through, then stir in the parsley and dried chilli flakes, to taste.
• Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the packet directions.
• Drain, turn into a serving dish, pour over the sauce and mix thoroughly.